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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.03, 3,579.48 and 1,554.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.03, 3,579.48 and 1,554.06 is: 2,329.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.03 : 3,579.48 = 1,554.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.03/3,579.48 = 1,554.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.03x = 3,579.48 × 1,554.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.03x = 5,562,726.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,562,726.69/2,388.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,329.42

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