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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.71, 3,495.75 and 1,550.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.71, 3,495.75 and 1,550.26 is: 2,326.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.71 : 3,495.75 = 1,550.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.71/3,495.75 = 1,550.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.71x = 3,495.75 × 1,550.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.71x = 5,419,321.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,419,321.40/2,329.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,326.18

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