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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.46, 3,236.70 and 1,556.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.46, 3,236.70 and 1,556.14 is: 2,149.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.46 : 3,236.70 = 1,556.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.46/3,236.70 = 1,556.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.46x = 3,236.70 × 1,556.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.46x = 5,036,758.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,036,758.34/2,343.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,149.28

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