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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.08, 3,659.96 and 1,564.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.08, 3,659.96 and 1,564.25 is: 2,344.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.08 : 3,659.96 = 1,564.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.08/3,659.96 = 1,564.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.08x = 3,659.96 × 1,564.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.08x = 5,725,078.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,725,078.04/2,442.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,344.34

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