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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.88, 2,339.35 and 1,435.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.88, 2,339.35 and 1,435.24 is: 2,163.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.88 : 2,339.35 = 1,435.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.88/2,339.35 = 1,435.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.88x = 2,339.35 × 1,435.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.88x = 3,357,528.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,357,528.69/1,551.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,163.52

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