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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.67, 2,340.39 and 1,554.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.67, 2,340.39 and 1,554.41 is: 2,314.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.67 : 2,340.39 = 1,554.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.67/2,340.39 = 1,554.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.67x = 2,340.39 × 1,554.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.67x = 3,637,937.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,637,937.30/1,571.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,314.70

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