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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.24, 3,230.94 and 1,553.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.24, 3,230.94 and 1,553.88 is: 2,144.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.24 : 3,230.94 = 1,553.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.24/3,230.94 = 1,553.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.24x = 3,230.94 × 1,553.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.24x = 5,020,493.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,020,493.05/2,341.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,144.37

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