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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.39, 3,475.58 and 1,536.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.39, 3,475.58 and 1,536.67 is: 2,305.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.39 : 3,475.58 = 1,536.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.39/3,475.58 = 1,536.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.39x = 3,475.58 × 1,536.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.39x = 5,340,794.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,340,794.46/2,316.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,305.65

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