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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.67, 3,300.79 and 1,553.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.67, 3,300.79 and 1,553.41 is: 2,142.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.67 : 3,300.79 = 1,553.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.67/3,300.79 = 1,553.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.67x = 3,300.79 × 1,553.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.67x = 5,127,483.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,127,483.35/2,392.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,142.99

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