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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.12, 3,224.64 and 1,550.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.12, 3,224.64 and 1,550.42 is: 2,140.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.12 : 3,224.64 = 1,550.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.12/3,224.64 = 1,550.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.12x = 3,224.64 × 1,550.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.12x = 4,999,546.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,999,546.35/2,336.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.11

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