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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,537.81, 2,310.68 and 1,278.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,537.81, 2,310.68 and 1,278.61 is: 1,921.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,537.81 : 2,310.68 = 1,278.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,537.81/2,310.68 = 1,278.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,537.81x = 2,310.68 × 1,278.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,537.81x = 2,954,452.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,954,452.16/1,537.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.21

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