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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.97, 3,166.88 and 1,550

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.97, 3,166.88 and 1,550 is: 2,140.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.97 : 3,166.88 = 1,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.97/3,166.88 = 1,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.97x = 3,166.88 × 1,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.97x = 4,908,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,908,664/2,292.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.74

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