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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.84, 3,403.26 and 1,536.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.84, 3,403.26 and 1,536.60 is: 2,304.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.84 : 3,403.26 = 1,536.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.84/3,403.26 = 1,536.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.84x = 3,403.26 × 1,536.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.84x = 5,229,449.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,229,449.32/2,268.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,304.90

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