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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.74, 3,391.80 and 1,530.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.74, 3,391.80 and 1,530.58 is: 2,294.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.74 : 3,391.80 = 1,530.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.74/3,391.80 = 1,530.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.74x = 3,391.80 × 1,530.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.74x = 5,191,421.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,191,421.24/2,262.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,294.31

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