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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.59, 3,364.12 and 1,553.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.59, 3,364.12 and 1,553.08 is: 2,330.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.59 : 3,364.12 = 1,553.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.59/3,364.12 = 1,553.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.59x = 3,364.12 × 1,553.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.59x = 5,224,747.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,224,747.49/2,241.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.82

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