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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.20, 3,559.68 and 1,551.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.20, 3,559.68 and 1,551.97 is: 2,324.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.20 : 3,559.68 = 1,551.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.20/3,559.68 = 1,551.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.20x = 3,559.68 × 1,551.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.20x = 5,524,532.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,524,532.57/2,376.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,324.95

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