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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,771.51, 5,659.89 and 1,550.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,771.51, 5,659.89 and 1,550.50 is: 2,326.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,771.51 : 5,659.89 = 1,550.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,771.51/5,659.89 = 1,550.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,771.51x = 5,659.89 × 1,550.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,771.51x = 8,775,659.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,775,659.45/3,771.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,326.83

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