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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.10, 2,144.63 and 1,030.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.10, 2,144.63 and 1,030.22 is: 1,420.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.10 : 2,144.63 = 1,030.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.10/2,144.63 = 1,030.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.10x = 2,144.63 × 1,030.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.10x = 2,209,434.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,209,434.82/1,555.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.77

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