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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.04, 3,556.17 and 1,551.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.04, 3,556.17 and 1,551.27 is: 2,322.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.04 : 3,556.17 = 1,551.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.04/3,556.17 = 1,551.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.04x = 3,556.17 × 1,551.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.04x = 5,516,579.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,516,579.84/2,375.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.73

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