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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,523.78, 3,783.24 and 1,550.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,523.78, 3,783.24 and 1,550.16 is: 2,323.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,523.78 : 3,783.24 = 1,550.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,523.78/3,783.24 = 1,550.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,523.78x = 3,783.24 × 1,550.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,523.78x = 5,864,627.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,864,627.32/2,523.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,323.75

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