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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.52, 3,448.22 and 1,554.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.52, 3,448.22 and 1,554.68 is: 2,146.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.52 : 3,448.22 = 1,554.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.52/3,448.22 = 1,554.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.52x = 3,448.22 × 1,554.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.52x = 5,360,853.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,360,853.66/2,497.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,146.48

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