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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.93, 3,302.79 and 1,554.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.93, 3,302.79 and 1,554.75 is: 2,144.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.93 : 3,302.79 = 1,554.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.93/3,302.79 = 1,554.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.93x = 3,302.79 × 1,554.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.93x = 5,135,012.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,135,012.75/2,394.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,144.12

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