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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.55, 2,327.10 and 1,453.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.55, 2,327.10 and 1,453.23 is: 2,181.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.55 : 2,327.10 = 1,453.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.55/2,327.10 = 1,453.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.55x = 2,327.10 × 1,453.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.55x = 3,381,811.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,381,811.53/1,550.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,181.04

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