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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.66, 2,316.99 and 1,541.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.66, 2,316.99 and 1,541.74 is: 2,297.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.66 : 2,316.99 = 1,541.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.66/2,316.99 = 1,541.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.66x = 2,316.99 × 1,541.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.66x = 3,572,196.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,572,196.16/1,554.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,297.73

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