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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.35, 2,333.99 and 1,414.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.35, 2,333.99 and 1,414.27 is: 2,129.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.35 : 2,333.99 = 1,414.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.35/2,333.99 = 1,414.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.35x = 2,333.99 × 1,414.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.35x = 3,300,892.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,300,892.04/1,550.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,129.13

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