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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.15, 3,363.47 and 1,552.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.15, 3,363.47 and 1,552.64 is: 2,330.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.15 : 3,363.47 = 1,552.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.15/3,363.47 = 1,552.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.15x = 3,363.47 × 1,552.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.15x = 5,222,258.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,222,258.71/2,241.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.17

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