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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,665.39, 5,493.06 and 1,555.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,665.39, 5,493.06 and 1,555.25 is: 2,330.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,665.39 : 5,493.06 = 1,555.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,665.39/5,493.06 = 1,555.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,665.39x = 5,493.06 × 1,555.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,665.39x = 8,543,054.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,543,054.10/3,665.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.74

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