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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.56, 2,325.84 and 1,503.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.56, 2,325.84 and 1,503.04 is: 2,254.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.56 : 2,325.84 = 1,503.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.56/2,325.84 = 1,503.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.56x = 2,325.84 × 1,503.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.56x = 3,495,830.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,495,830.55/1,550.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,254.56

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