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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.67, 3,554.82 and 1,551.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.67, 3,554.82 and 1,551.06 is: 2,323.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.67 : 3,554.82 = 1,551.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.67/3,554.82 = 1,551.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.67x = 3,554.82 × 1,551.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.67x = 5,513,739.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,513,739.11/2,372.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,323.85

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