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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.18, 3,313.30 and 1,561.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.18, 3,313.30 and 1,561.33 is: 2,153.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.18 : 3,313.30 = 1,561.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.18/3,313.30 = 1,561.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.18x = 3,313.30 × 1,561.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.18x = 5,173,154.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,173,154.69/2,402.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153.53

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