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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.60, 3,222.72 and 1,549.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.60, 3,222.72 and 1,549.71 is: 2,139.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.60 : 3,222.72 = 1,549.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.60/3,222.72 = 1,549.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.60x = 3,222.72 × 1,549.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.60x = 4,994,281.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,994,281.41/2,334.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,139.25

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