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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.55, 3,296.48 and 1,550.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.55, 3,296.48 and 1,550.52 is: 2,139.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.55 : 3,296.48 = 1,550.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.55/3,296.48 = 1,550.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.55x = 3,296.48 × 1,550.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.55x = 5,111,250.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,111,250.42/2,389.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,139.01

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