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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.06, 2,326.62 and 1,241.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.06, 2,326.62 and 1,241.48 is: 1,862.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.06 : 2,326.62 = 1,241.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.06/2,326.62 = 1,241.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.06x = 2,326.62 × 1,241.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.06x = 2,888,440.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,888,440.56/1,551.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.24

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