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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,152.83, 6,228.53 and 1,555.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,152.83, 6,228.53 and 1,555.23 is: 2,332.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,152.83 : 6,228.53 = 1,555.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,152.83/6,228.53 = 1,555.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,152.83x = 6,228.53 × 1,555.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,152.83x = 9,686,788.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,686,788.94/4,152.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,332.58

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