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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.52, 3,368.37 and 1,553.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.52, 3,368.37 and 1,553.08 is: 2,327.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.52 : 3,368.37 = 1,553.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.52/3,368.37 = 1,553.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.52x = 3,368.37 × 1,553.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.52x = 5,231,348.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,231,348.08/2,247.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,327.61

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