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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.46, 3,288.06 and 1,544.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.46, 3,288.06 and 1,544.44 is: 2,130.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.46 : 3,288.06 = 1,544.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.46/3,288.06 = 1,544.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.46x = 3,288.06 × 1,544.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.46x = 5,078,211.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,078,211.39/2,383.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,130.60

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