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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.65, 3,475.95 and 1,536.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.65, 3,475.95 and 1,536.92 is: 2,306.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.65 : 3,475.95 = 1,536.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.65/3,475.95 = 1,536.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.65x = 3,475.95 × 1,536.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.65x = 5,342,239.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,342,239.69/2,316.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,306.02

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