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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.55, 2,966.90 and 1,559.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.55, 2,966.90 and 1,559.79 is: 2,151.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.55 : 2,966.90 = 1,559.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.55/2,966.90 = 1,559.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.55x = 2,966.90 × 1,559.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.55x = 4,627,733.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,627,733.15/2,150.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,151.88

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