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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.96, 2,789.82 and 1,550.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.96, 2,789.82 and 1,550.34 is: 2,139.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.96 : 2,789.82 = 1,550.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.96/2,789.82 = 1,550.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.96x = 2,789.82 × 1,550.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.96x = 4,325,169.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,325,169.54/2,021.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,139.10

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