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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.66, 2,629.26 and 1,555.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.66, 2,629.26 and 1,555.28 is: 2,334.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.66 : 2,629.26 = 1,555.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.66/2,629.26 = 1,555.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.66x = 2,629.26 × 1,555.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.66x = 4,089,235.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,089,235.49/1,751.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,334.49

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