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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.13, 3,381.58 and 1,552.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.13, 3,381.58 and 1,552.18 is: 2,323.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.13 : 3,381.58 = 1,552.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.13/3,381.58 = 1,552.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.13x = 3,381.58 × 1,552.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.13x = 5,248,820.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,248,820.84/2,259.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,323.38

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