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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.46, 3,233.94 and 1,554.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.46, 3,233.94 and 1,554.14 is: 2,146.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.46 : 3,233.94 = 1,554.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.46/3,233.94 = 1,554.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.46x = 3,233.94 × 1,554.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.46x = 5,025,995.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,025,995.51/2,341.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,146.52

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