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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,536.76, 2,299.64 and 1,332.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,536.76, 2,299.64 and 1,332.02 is: 1,993.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,536.76 : 2,299.64 = 1,332.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,536.76/2,299.64 = 1,332.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,536.76x = 2,299.64 × 1,332.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,536.76x = 3,063,166.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,063,166.47/1,536.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.26

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