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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.73, 3,402.36 and 1,530.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.73, 3,402.36 and 1,530.08 is: 2,297.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.73 : 3,402.36 = 1,530.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.73/3,402.36 = 1,530.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.73x = 3,402.36 × 1,530.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.73x = 5,205,882.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,205,882.99/2,265.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,297.66

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