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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.43, 3,243.26 and 1,553.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.43, 3,243.26 and 1,553.24 is: 2,144.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.43 : 3,243.26 = 1,553.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.43/3,243.26 = 1,553.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.43x = 3,243.26 × 1,553.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.43x = 5,037,573.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,037,573.15/2,349.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,144.17

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