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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.46, 3,232.56 and 1,553.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.46, 3,232.56 and 1,553.14 is: 2,145.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.46 : 3,232.56 = 1,553.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.46/3,232.56 = 1,553.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.46x = 3,232.56 × 1,553.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.46x = 5,020,618.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,020,618.24/2,340.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,145.14

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