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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.95, 3,224.93 and 1,551.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.95, 3,224.93 and 1,551.07 is: 2,141.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.95 : 3,224.93 = 1,551.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.95/3,224.93 = 1,551.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.95x = 3,224.93 × 1,551.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.95x = 5,002,068.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,002,068.30/2,335.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,141.35

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