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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.43, 3,396.15 and 1,536.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.43, 3,396.15 and 1,536.71 is: 2,300.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.43 : 3,396.15 = 1,536.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.43/3,396.15 = 1,536.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.43x = 3,396.15 × 1,536.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.43x = 5,218,880.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,218,880.69/2,268.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,300.66

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