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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.84, 2,327.77 and 1,473.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.84, 2,327.77 and 1,473.98 is: 2,210.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.84 : 2,327.77 = 1,473.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.84/2,327.77 = 1,473.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.84x = 2,327.77 × 1,473.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.84x = 3,431,094.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,431,094.09/1,551.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210.98

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