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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.95, 3,240.12 and 1,552.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.95, 3,240.12 and 1,552.28 is: 2,141.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.95 : 3,240.12 = 1,552.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.95/3,240.12 = 1,552.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.95x = 3,240.12 × 1,552.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.95x = 5,029,575.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,029,575.24/2,348.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,141.20

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