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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.60, 2,327.40 and 1,089.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.60, 2,327.40 and 1,089.90 is: 1,634.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.60 : 2,327.40 = 1,089.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.60/2,327.40 = 1,089.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.60x = 2,327.40 × 1,089.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.60x = 2,536,633.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,536,633.26/1,551.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.85

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