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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,115.98, 4,671.51 and 1,555.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,115.98, 4,671.51 and 1,555.18 is: 2,331.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,115.98 : 4,671.51 = 1,555.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,115.98/4,671.51 = 1,555.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,115.98x = 4,671.51 × 1,555.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,115.98x = 7,265,053.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,265,053.02/3,115.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,331.54

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