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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,537.14, 2,308.03 and 1,228.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,537.14, 2,308.03 and 1,228.07 is: 1,843.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,537.14 : 2,308.03 = 1,228.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,537.14/2,308.03 = 1,228.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,537.14x = 2,308.03 × 1,228.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,537.14x = 2,834,416.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,834,416.26/1,537.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.96

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