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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.83, 3,241.33 and 1,553.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.83, 3,241.33 and 1,553.16 is: 2,142.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.83 : 3,241.33 = 1,553.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.83/3,241.33 = 1,553.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.83x = 3,241.33 × 1,553.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.83x = 5,034,296.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,034,296.34/2,349.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,142.41

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