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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,202.53, 4,800.35 and 1,555.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,202.53, 4,800.35 and 1,555.41 is: 2,331.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,202.53 : 4,800.35 = 1,555.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,202.53/4,800.35 = 1,555.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,202.53x = 4,800.35 × 1,555.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,202.53x = 7,466,504.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,466,504.62/3,202.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,331.44

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