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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.97, 3,554.98 and 1,553.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.97, 3,554.98 and 1,553.42 is: 2,330.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.97 : 3,554.98 = 1,553.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.97/3,554.98 = 1,553.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.97x = 3,554.98 × 1,553.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.97x = 5,522,354.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,522,354.86/2,369.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.14

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