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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.57, 3,305.28 and 1,553.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.57, 3,305.28 and 1,553.79 is: 2,144.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.57 : 3,305.28 = 1,553.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.57/3,305.28 = 1,553.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.57x = 3,305.28 × 1,553.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.57x = 5,135,711.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,135,711.01/2,394.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,144.73

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