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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.61, 2,324.70 and 1,293.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.61, 2,324.70 and 1,293.27 is: 1,937.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.61 : 2,324.70 = 1,293.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.61/2,324.70 = 1,293.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.61x = 2,324.70 × 1,293.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.61x = 3,006,464.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,006,464.77/1,551.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937.64

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