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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.59, 3,152.07 and 1,539.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.59, 3,152.07 and 1,539.39 is: 2,123.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.59 : 3,152.07 = 1,539.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.59/3,152.07 = 1,539.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.59x = 3,152.07 × 1,539.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.59x = 4,852,265.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,852,265.04/2,284.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,123.91

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