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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,067.32, 3,101 and 1,553.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,067.32, 3,101 and 1,553.76 is: 2,330.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,067.32 : 3,101 = 1,553.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,067.32/3,101 = 1,553.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,067.32x = 3,101 × 1,553.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,067.32x = 4,818,209.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,818,209.76/2,067.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.66

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