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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.61, 2,322.38 and 1,343.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.61, 2,322.38 and 1,343.33 is: 2,013.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.61 : 2,322.38 = 1,343.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.61/2,322.38 = 1,343.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.61x = 2,322.38 × 1,343.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.61x = 3,119,722.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,119,722.73/1,549.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,013.23

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