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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,537.76, 2,293.26 and 1,451.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,537.76, 2,293.26 and 1,451.50 is: 2,164.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,537.76 : 2,293.26 = 1,451.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,537.76/2,293.26 = 1,451.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,537.76x = 2,293.26 × 1,451.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,537.76x = 3,328,666.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,328,666.89/1,537.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,164.62

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