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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,393.38, 3,302.40 and 1,554.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,393.38, 3,302.40 and 1,554.02 is: 2,144.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,393.38 : 3,302.40 = 1,554.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,393.38/3,302.40 = 1,554.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,393.38x = 3,302.40 × 1,554.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,393.38x = 5,131,995.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,131,995.65/2,393.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,144.25

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