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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.67, 3,424.20 and 1,554.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.67, 3,424.20 and 1,554.01 is: 2,327.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.67 : 3,424.20 = 1,554.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.67/3,424.20 = 1,554.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.67x = 3,424.20 × 1,554.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.67x = 5,321,241.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,321,241.04/2,286.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,327.07

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