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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,319.59, 3,475.19 and 1,537.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,319.59, 3,475.19 and 1,537.74 is: 2,303.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,319.59 : 3,475.19 = 1,537.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,319.59/3,475.19 = 1,537.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,319.59x = 3,475.19 × 1,537.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,319.59x = 5,343,921.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,343,921.29/2,319.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,303.83

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