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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.26, 3,420.83 and 1,550.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.26, 3,420.83 and 1,550.21 is: 2,322.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.26 : 3,420.83 = 1,550.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.26/3,420.83 = 1,550.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.26x = 3,420.83 × 1,550.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.26x = 5,302,991.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,302,991.65/2,283.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.56

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