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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.36, 3,240.70 and 1,552.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.36, 3,240.70 and 1,552.69 is: 2,141.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.36 : 3,240.70 = 1,552.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.36/3,240.70 = 1,552.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.36x = 3,240.70 × 1,552.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.36x = 5,031,802.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,031,802.48/2,349.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,141.78

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