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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.52, 3,221.64 and 1,548.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.52, 3,221.64 and 1,548.24 is: 2,137.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.52 : 3,221.64 = 1,548.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.52/3,221.64 = 1,548.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.52x = 3,221.64 × 1,548.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.52x = 4,987,871.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,987,871.91/2,333.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,137.49

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