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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.03, 3,296.70 and 1,550.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.03, 3,296.70 and 1,550.21 is: 2,139.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.03 : 3,296.70 = 1,550.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.03/3,296.70 = 1,550.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.03x = 3,296.70 × 1,550.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.03x = 5,110,560.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,110,560.82/2,389.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,139.18

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