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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.27, 3,205.58 and 1,536.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.27, 3,205.58 and 1,536.57 is: 2,121.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.27 : 3,205.58 = 1,536.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.27/3,205.58 = 1,536.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.27x = 3,205.58 × 1,536.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.27x = 4,925,590.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,925,590.38/2,322.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,121.02

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