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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.99, 3,369.07 and 1,553.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.99, 3,369.07 and 1,553.55 is: 2,328.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.99 : 3,369.07 = 1,553.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.99/3,369.07 = 1,553.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.99x = 3,369.07 × 1,553.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.99x = 5,234,018.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,234,018.70/2,247.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,328.31

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