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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,329.93, 6,490.98 and 1,555.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,329.93, 6,490.98 and 1,555.95 is: 2,332.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,329.93 : 6,490.98 = 1,555.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,329.93/6,490.98 = 1,555.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,329.93x = 6,490.98 × 1,555.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,329.93x = 10,099,640.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,099,640.33/4,329.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,332.52

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