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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.54, 3,553.92 and 1,549.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.54, 3,553.92 and 1,549.77 is: 2,320.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.54 : 3,553.92 = 1,549.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.54/3,553.92 = 1,549.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.54x = 3,553.92 × 1,549.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.54x = 5,507,758.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,507,758.60/2,373.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,320.48

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