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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.51, 2,144.09 and 1,135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.51, 2,144.09 and 1,135.24 is: 1,566.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.51 : 2,144.09 = 1,135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.51/2,144.09 = 1,135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.51x = 2,144.09 × 1,135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.51x = 2,434,054.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,434,054.21/1,553.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.81

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