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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.99, 3,557.25 and 1,550.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.99, 3,557.25 and 1,550.87 is: 2,326.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.99 : 3,557.25 = 1,550.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.99/3,557.25 = 1,550.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.99x = 3,557.25 × 1,550.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.99x = 5,516,814.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,516,814.52/2,370.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,326.80

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