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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.10, 2,140.34 and 887.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.10, 2,140.34 and 887.91 is: 1,225.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.10 : 2,140.34 = 887.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.10/2,140.34 = 887.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.10x = 2,140.34 × 887.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.10x = 1,900,424.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,900,424.85/1,551.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.21

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