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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.02, 3,221.88 and 1,548.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.02, 3,221.88 and 1,548.66 is: 2,136.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.02 : 3,221.88 = 1,548.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.02/3,221.88 = 1,548.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.02x = 3,221.88 × 1,548.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.02x = 4,989,596.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,989,596.68/2,335.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,136.85

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