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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.80, 3,396.71 and 1,537.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.80, 3,396.71 and 1,537.08 is: 2,301.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.80 : 3,396.71 = 1,537.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.80/3,396.71 = 1,537.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.80x = 3,396.71 × 1,537.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.80x = 5,221,018.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,221,018.85/2,268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,301.22

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