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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,432.22, 3,355.26 and 1,548.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,432.22, 3,355.26 and 1,548.30 is: 2,135.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,432.22 : 3,355.26 = 1,548.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,432.22/3,355.26 = 1,548.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,432.22x = 3,355.26 × 1,548.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,432.22x = 5,194,949.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,194,949.06/2,432.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135.89

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