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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,537.31, 2,316.44 and 1,369.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,537.31, 2,316.44 and 1,369.48 is: 2,063.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,537.31 : 2,316.44 = 1,369.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,537.31/2,316.44 = 1,369.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,537.31x = 2,316.44 × 1,369.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,537.31x = 3,172,318.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,172,318.90/1,537.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,063.55

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