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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341, 3,233.33 and 1,553.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341, 3,233.33 and 1,553.68 is: 2,145.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341 : 3,233.33 = 1,553.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341/3,233.33 = 1,553.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341x = 3,233.33 × 1,553.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341x = 5,023,560.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,023,560.15/2,341
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,145.90

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