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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.97, 3,556.48 and 1,554.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.97, 3,556.48 and 1,554.42 is: 2,331.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.97 : 3,556.48 = 1,554.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.97/3,556.48 = 1,554.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.97x = 3,556.48 × 1,554.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.97x = 5,528,263.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,528,263.64/2,370.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,331.65

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