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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.46, 3,238.08 and 1,557.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.46, 3,238.08 and 1,557.14 is: 2,150.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.46 : 3,238.08 = 1,557.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.46/3,238.08 = 1,557.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.46x = 3,238.08 × 1,557.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.46x = 5,042,143.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,042,143.89/2,344.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,150.66

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