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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.92, 3,040.38 and 1,537.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.92, 3,040.38 and 1,537.56 is: 2,124.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.92 : 3,040.38 = 1,537.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.92/3,040.38 = 1,537.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.92x = 3,040.38 × 1,537.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.92x = 4,674,766.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,674,766.67/2,200.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,124.01

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