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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.15, 3,566.04 and 1,554.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.15, 3,566.04 and 1,554.21 is: 2,332.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.15 : 3,566.04 = 1,554.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.15/3,566.04 = 1,554.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.15x = 3,566.04 × 1,554.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.15x = 5,542,375.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,542,375.03/2,376.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,332.50

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