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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.07, 2,968.77 and 1,555.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.07, 2,968.77 and 1,555.49 is: 2,146.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.07 : 2,968.77 = 1,555.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.07/2,968.77 = 1,555.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.07x = 2,968.77 × 1,555.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.07x = 4,617,892.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,617,892.05/2,151.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,146.79

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