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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.64, 3,223.44 and 1,551.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.64, 3,223.44 and 1,551.48 is: 2,140.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.64 : 3,223.44 = 1,551.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.64/3,223.44 = 1,551.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.64x = 3,223.44 × 1,551.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.64x = 5,001,102.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,001,102.69/2,336.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.30

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