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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.56, 4,300.73 and 1,553.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.56, 4,300.73 and 1,553.26 is: 2,327.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.56 : 4,300.73 = 1,553.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.56/4,300.73 = 1,553.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.56x = 4,300.73 × 1,553.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.56x = 6,680,151.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,680,151.88/2,869.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,327.94

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