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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.46, 3,227.04 and 1,549.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.46, 3,227.04 and 1,549.14 is: 2,139.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.46 : 3,227.04 = 1,549.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.46/3,227.04 = 1,549.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.46x = 3,227.04 × 1,549.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.46x = 4,999,136.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,999,136.75/2,336.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,139.62

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