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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.36, 3,242.44 and 1,553.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.36, 3,242.44 and 1,553.48 is: 2,143.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.36 : 3,242.44 = 1,553.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.36/3,242.44 = 1,553.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.36x = 3,242.44 × 1,553.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.36x = 5,037,065.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,037,065.69/2,350.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,143.10

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