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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.44, 3,244.50 and 1,565.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.44, 3,244.50 and 1,565.52 is: 2,161.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.44 : 3,244.50 = 1,565.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.44/3,244.50 = 1,565.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.44x = 3,244.50 × 1,565.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.44x = 5,079,329.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,079,329.64/2,350.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,161.01

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