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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.44, 3,295.37 and 1,549.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.44, 3,295.37 and 1,549.18 is: 2,137.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.44 : 3,295.37 = 1,549.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.44/3,295.37 = 1,549.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.44x = 3,295.37 × 1,549.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.44x = 5,105,116.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,105,116.93/2,388.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,137.43

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