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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.83, 3,559.95 and 1,553.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.83, 3,559.95 and 1,553.72 is: 2,329.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.83 : 3,559.95 = 1,553.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.83/3,559.95 = 1,553.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.83x = 3,559.95 × 1,553.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.83x = 5,531,147.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,531,147.71/2,374.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,329.07

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