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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.70, 3,297.96 and 1,550.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.70, 3,297.96 and 1,550.37 is: 2,138.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.70 : 3,297.96 = 1,550.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.70/3,297.96 = 1,550.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.70x = 3,297.96 × 1,550.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.70x = 5,113,058.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,113,058.25/2,390.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,138.73

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