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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.97, 3,498.39 and 1,554.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.97, 3,498.39 and 1,554.80 is: 2,334.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.97 : 3,498.39 = 1,554.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.97/3,498.39 = 1,554.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.97x = 3,498.39 × 1,554.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.97x = 5,439,279.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,439,279.28/2,329.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,334.49

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