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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.52, 3,441.56 and 1,554.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.52, 3,441.56 and 1,554.80 is: 2,329.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.52 : 3,441.56 = 1,554.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.52/3,441.56 = 1,554.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.52x = 3,441.56 × 1,554.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.52x = 5,350,937.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,350,937.49/2,297.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,329.01

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