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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.53, 2,433.28 and 1,537.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.53, 2,433.28 and 1,537.77 is: 2,316.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.53 : 2,433.28 = 1,537.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.53/2,433.28 = 1,537.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.53x = 2,433.28 × 1,537.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.53x = 3,741,824.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,741,824.99/1,615.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.16

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