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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.84, 3,552.62 and 1,547.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.84, 3,552.62 and 1,547.61 is: 2,318.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.84 : 3,552.62 = 1,547.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.84/3,552.62 = 1,547.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.84x = 3,552.62 × 1,547.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.84x = 5,498,070.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,498,070.24/2,371.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,318.06

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