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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.89, 3,225.22 and 1,552.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.89, 3,225.22 and 1,552.57 is: 2,140.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.89 : 3,225.22 = 1,552.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.89/3,225.22 = 1,552.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.89x = 3,225.22 × 1,552.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.89x = 5,007,367.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,007,367.87/2,339.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.00

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