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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.29, 3,166.51 and 1,537.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.29, 3,166.51 and 1,537.89 is: 2,307.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.29 : 3,166.51 = 1,537.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.29/3,166.51 = 1,537.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.29x = 3,166.51 × 1,537.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.29x = 4,869,744.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,869,744.06/2,110.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,307.62

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