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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.97, 2,417.97 and 1,533.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.97, 2,417.97 and 1,533.27 is: 2,299.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.97 : 2,417.97 = 1,533.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.97/2,417.97 = 1,533.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.97x = 2,417.97 × 1,533.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.97x = 3,707,404.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,707,404.18/1,611.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,299.92

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