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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.32, 3,371.09 and 1,550.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.32, 3,371.09 and 1,550.27 is: 2,327.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.32 : 3,371.09 = 1,550.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.32/3,371.09 = 1,550.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.32x = 3,371.09 × 1,550.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.32x = 5,226,100.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,226,100.37/2,245.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,327.55

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