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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.70, 3,362.80 and 1,552.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.70, 3,362.80 and 1,552.20 is: 2,329.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.70 : 3,362.80 = 1,552.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.70/3,362.80 = 1,552.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.70x = 3,362.80 × 1,552.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.70x = 5,219,738.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,219,738.16/2,240.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,329.51

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