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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.46, 3,231.18 and 1,552.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.46, 3,231.18 and 1,552.14 is: 2,143.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.46 : 3,231.18 = 1,552.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.46/3,231.18 = 1,552.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.46x = 3,231.18 × 1,552.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.46x = 5,015,243.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,015,243.73/2,339.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,143.76

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