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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.40, 3,054.64 and 1,550.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.40, 3,054.64 and 1,550.47 is: 2,139.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.40 : 3,054.64 = 1,550.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.40/3,054.64 = 1,550.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.40x = 3,054.64 × 1,550.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.40x = 4,736,127.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,736,127.68/2,213.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,139.75

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