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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.61, 2,325.39 and 935.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.61, 2,325.39 and 935.54 is: 1,402.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.61 : 2,325.39 = 935.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.61/2,325.39 = 935.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.61x = 2,325.39 × 935.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.61x = 2,175,495.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,175,495.36/1,551.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.09

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