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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.99, 3,367.58 and 1,552.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.99, 3,367.58 and 1,552.55 is: 2,326.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.99 : 3,367.58 = 1,552.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.99/3,367.58 = 1,552.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.99x = 3,367.58 × 1,552.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.99x = 5,228,311.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,228,311.73/2,246.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,326.81

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