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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.53, 3,625.01 and 1,554.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.53, 3,625.01 and 1,554.02 is: 2,326.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.53 : 3,625.01 = 1,554.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.53/3,625.01 = 1,554.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.53x = 3,625.01 × 1,554.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.53x = 5,633,330.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,633,330.27/2,421.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,326.35

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