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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.42, 3,244.08 and 1,553.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.42, 3,244.08 and 1,553.88 is: 2,144.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.42 : 3,244.08 = 1,553.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.42/3,244.08 = 1,553.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.42x = 3,244.08 × 1,553.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.42x = 5,040,911.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,040,911.03/2,350.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,144.69

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