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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.33, 3,242.02 and 1,553.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.33, 3,242.02 and 1,553.66 is: 2,143.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.33 : 3,242.02 = 1,553.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.33/3,242.02 = 1,553.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.33x = 3,242.02 × 1,553.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.33x = 5,036,996.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,036,996.79/2,350.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,143.10

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