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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,428.28, 3,348.96 and 1,544.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,428.28, 3,348.96 and 1,544.36 is: 2,129.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,428.28 : 3,348.96 = 1,544.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,428.28/3,348.96 = 1,544.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,428.28x = 3,348.96 × 1,544.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,428.28x = 5,171,999.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,171,999.87/2,428.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,129.90

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