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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.08, 3,279.36 and 1,537.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.08, 3,279.36 and 1,537.28 is: 2,301.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.08 : 3,279.36 = 1,537.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.08/3,279.36 = 1,537.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.08x = 3,279.36 × 1,537.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.08x = 5,041,294.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,041,294.54/2,190.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,301.88

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