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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.27, 3,206.96 and 1,537.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.27, 3,206.96 and 1,537.57 is: 2,122.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.27 : 3,206.96 = 1,537.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.27/3,206.96 = 1,537.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.27x = 3,206.96 × 1,537.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.27x = 4,930,925.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,930,925.49/2,323.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,122.41

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