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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.56, 2,138.94 and 1,109.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.56, 2,138.94 and 1,109.30 is: 1,529.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.56 : 2,138.94 = 1,109.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.56/2,138.94 = 1,109.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.56x = 2,138.94 × 1,109.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.56x = 2,372,726.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,372,726.14/1,551.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.25

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