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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,773.09, 2,441.43 and 1,550.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,773.09, 2,441.43 and 1,550.70 is: 2,135.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,773.09 : 2,441.43 = 1,550.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,773.09/2,441.43 = 1,550.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,773.09x = 2,441.43 × 1,550.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,773.09x = 3,785,925.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,785,925.50/1,773.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135.21

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