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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.57, 3,374.46 and 1,552.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.57, 3,374.46 and 1,552.52 is: 2,330.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.57 : 3,374.46 = 1,552.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.57/3,374.46 = 1,552.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.57x = 3,374.46 × 1,552.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.57x = 5,238,925.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,238,925.08/2,247.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.93

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