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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.83, 2,327.74 and 1,448.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.83, 2,327.74 and 1,448.55 is: 2,172.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.83 : 2,327.74 = 1,448.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.83/2,327.74 = 1,448.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.83x = 2,327.74 × 1,448.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.83x = 3,371,844.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,371,844.16/1,551.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,172.83

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