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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.52, 2,326.20 and 1,089.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.52, 2,326.20 and 1,089.76 is: 1,633.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.52 : 2,326.20 = 1,089.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.52/2,326.20 = 1,089.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.52x = 2,326.20 × 1,089.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.52x = 2,534,999.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,534,999.71/1,551.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.88

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