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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.40, 3,300.68 and 1,554.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.40, 3,300.68 and 1,554.16 is: 2,144.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.40 : 3,300.68 = 1,554.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.40/3,300.68 = 1,554.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.40x = 3,300.68 × 1,554.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.40x = 5,129,784.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,129,784.83/2,392.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,144.20

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