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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.67, 3,495.72 and 1,550.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.67, 3,495.72 and 1,550.04 is: 2,325.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.67 : 3,495.72 = 1,550.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.67/3,495.72 = 1,550.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.67x = 3,495.72 × 1,550.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.67x = 5,418,505.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,418,505.83/2,329.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,325.87

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