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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.67, 3,236.99 and 1,550.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.67, 3,236.99 and 1,550.01 is: 2,138.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.67 : 3,236.99 = 1,550.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.67/3,236.99 = 1,550.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.67x = 3,236.99 × 1,550.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.67x = 5,017,366.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,017,366.87/2,346.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,138.08

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