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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.58, 3,234.73 and 1,548.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.58, 3,234.73 and 1,548.30 is: 2,136.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.58 : 3,234.73 = 1,548.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.58/3,234.73 = 1,548.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.58x = 3,234.73 × 1,548.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.58x = 5,008,332.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,008,332.46/2,344.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,136.13

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