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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.50, 3,566.97 and 1,554.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.50, 3,566.97 and 1,554.06 is: 2,334.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.50 : 3,566.97 = 1,554.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.50/3,566.97 = 1,554.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.50x = 3,566.97 × 1,554.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.50x = 5,543,285.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,543,285.40/2,374.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,334.51

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