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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.71, 3,359.81 and 1,550.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.71, 3,359.81 and 1,550.20 is: 2,326.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.71 : 3,359.81 = 1,550.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.71/3,359.81 = 1,550.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.71x = 3,359.81 × 1,550.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.71x = 5,208,370.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,208,370.52/2,238.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,326.51

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