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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.34, 3,228.74 and 1,540.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.34, 3,228.74 and 1,540.98 is: 2,310.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.34 : 3,228.74 = 1,540.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.34/3,228.74 = 1,540.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.34x = 3,228.74 × 1,540.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.34x = 4,975,423.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,975,423.77/2,153.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,310.56

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