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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.32, 3,168.50 and 1,550.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.32, 3,168.50 and 1,550.28 is: 2,140.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.32 : 3,168.50 = 1,550.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.32/3,168.50 = 1,550.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.32x = 3,168.50 × 1,550.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.32x = 4,912,062.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,912,062.18/2,295.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.03

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