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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.56, 2,422.83 and 1,537.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.56, 2,422.83 and 1,537.22 is: 2,116.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.56 : 2,422.83 = 1,537.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.56/2,422.83 = 1,537.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.56x = 2,422.83 × 1,537.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.56x = 3,724,422.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,724,422.73/1,759.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,116.68

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