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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.39, 3,423.60 and 1,550.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.39, 3,423.60 and 1,550.70 is: 2,325.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.39 : 3,423.60 = 1,550.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.39/3,423.60 = 1,550.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.39x = 3,423.60 × 1,550.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.39x = 5,308,976.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,308,976.52/2,283.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,325.04

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