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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,539.81, 2,309.72 and 1,308.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,539.81, 2,309.72 and 1,308.15 is: 1,962.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,539.81 : 2,309.72 = 1,308.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,539.81/2,309.72 = 1,308.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,539.81x = 2,309.72 × 1,308.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,539.81x = 3,021,453.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,021,453.68/1,539.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,962.23

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