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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,866.38, 4,300.17 and 1,550.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,866.38, 4,300.17 and 1,550.13 is: 2,325.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,866.38 : 4,300.17 = 1,550.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,866.38/4,300.17 = 1,550.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,866.38x = 4,300.17 × 1,550.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,866.38x = 6,665,822.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,665,822.52/2,866.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,325.52

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