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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.77, 3,122.37 and 1,553.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.77, 3,122.37 and 1,553.88 is: 2,145.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.77 : 3,122.37 = 1,553.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.77/3,122.37 = 1,553.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.77x = 3,122.37 × 1,553.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.77x = 4,851,804.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,851,804.37/2,261.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,145.13

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