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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.61, 3,353.91 and 1,544.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.61, 3,353.91 and 1,544.33 is: 2,312.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.61 : 3,353.91 = 1,544.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.61/3,353.91 = 1,544.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.61x = 3,353.91 × 1,544.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.61x = 5,179,543.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,179,543.83/2,239.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,312.70

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