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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.96, 2,327.94 and 381.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.96, 2,327.94 and 381.96 is: 572.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.96 : 2,327.94 = 381.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.96/2,327.94 = 381.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.96x = 2,327.94 × 381.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.96x = 889,179.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,179.96/1,551.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.94

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