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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.88, 3,364.14 and 1,548.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.88, 3,364.14 and 1,548.56 is: 2,321.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.88 : 3,364.14 = 1,548.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.88/3,364.14 = 1,548.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.88x = 3,364.14 × 1,548.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.88x = 5,209,575.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,209,575.24/2,243.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,321.68

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