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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.96, 3,472.75 and 1,536.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.96, 3,472.75 and 1,536.11 is: 2,301.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.96 : 3,472.75 = 1,536.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.96/3,472.75 = 1,536.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.96x = 3,472.75 × 1,536.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.96x = 5,334,526.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,334,526.00/2,317.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,301.39

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