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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.32, 3,298.60 and 1,544.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.32, 3,298.60 and 1,544.40 is: 2,312.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.32 : 3,298.60 = 1,544.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.32/3,298.60 = 1,544.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.32x = 3,298.60 × 1,544.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.32x = 5,094,357.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,094,357.84/2,203.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,312.13

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