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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.78, 3,364.40 and 1,553.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.78, 3,364.40 and 1,553.27 is: 2,331.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.78 : 3,364.40 = 1,553.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.78/3,364.40 = 1,553.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.78x = 3,364.40 × 1,553.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.78x = 5,225,825.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,225,825.47/2,241.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,331.11

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