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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,155.83, 6,231.92 and 1,556.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,155.83, 6,231.92 and 1,556.95 is: 2,334.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,155.83 : 6,231.92 = 1,556.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,155.83/6,231.92 = 1,556.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,155.83x = 6,231.92 × 1,556.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,155.83x = 9,702,787.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,702,787.84/4,155.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,334.74

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