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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.86, 3,237.25 and 1,550.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.86, 3,237.25 and 1,550.19 is: 2,138.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.86 : 3,237.25 = 1,550.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.86/3,237.25 = 1,550.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.86x = 3,237.25 × 1,550.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.86x = 5,018,352.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,018,352.58/2,346.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,138.33

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