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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,866.53, 4,300.44 and 1,550.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,866.53, 4,300.44 and 1,550.25 is: 2,325.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,866.53 : 4,300.44 = 1,550.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,866.53/4,300.44 = 1,550.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,866.53x = 4,300.44 × 1,550.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,866.53x = 6,666,757.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,666,757.11/2,866.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,325.72

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