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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.52, 3,228.78 and 1,553.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.52, 3,228.78 and 1,553.56 is: 2,143.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.52 : 3,228.78 = 1,553.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.52/3,228.78 = 1,553.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.52x = 3,228.78 × 1,553.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.52x = 5,016,103.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,016,103.46/2,340.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,143.16

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