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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,115.68, 4,672.22 and 1,555.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,115.68, 4,672.22 and 1,555.10 is: 2,332.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,115.68 : 4,672.22 = 1,555.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,115.68/4,672.22 = 1,555.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,115.68x = 4,672.22 × 1,555.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,115.68x = 7,265,769.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,265,769.32/3,115.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,332.00

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