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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.10, 3,364.88 and 1,553.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.10, 3,364.88 and 1,553.58 is: 2,331.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.10 : 3,364.88 = 1,553.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.10/3,364.88 = 1,553.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.10x = 3,364.88 × 1,553.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.10x = 5,227,602.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,227,602.50/2,242.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,331.57

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