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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.70, 3,237.30 and 1,550.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.70, 3,237.30 and 1,550.33 is: 2,138.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.70 : 3,237.30 = 1,550.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.70/3,237.30 = 1,550.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.70x = 3,237.30 × 1,550.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.70x = 5,018,875.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,018,875.56/2,346.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,138.70

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