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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,287.03, 4,926.22 and 1,556.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,287.03, 4,926.22 and 1,556.15 is: 2,332.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,287.03 : 4,926.22 = 1,556.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,287.03/4,926.22 = 1,556.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,287.03x = 4,926.22 × 1,556.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,287.03x = 7,665,908.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,665,908.73/3,287.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,332.17

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