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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.84, 3,122.58 and 1,554.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.84, 3,122.58 and 1,554.70 is: 2,146.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.84 : 3,122.58 = 1,554.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.84/3,122.58 = 1,554.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.84x = 3,122.58 × 1,554.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.84x = 4,854,675.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,854,675.13/2,261.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,146.34

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