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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.22, 3,359.33 and 1,550.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.22, 3,359.33 and 1,550.89 is: 2,138.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.22 : 3,359.33 = 1,550.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.22/3,359.33 = 1,550.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.22x = 3,359.33 × 1,550.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.22x = 5,209,934.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,209,934.51/2,436.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,138.54

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