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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.94, 3,208.56 and 1,537.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.94, 3,208.56 and 1,537.62 is: 2,122.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.94 : 3,208.56 = 1,537.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.94/3,208.56 = 1,537.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.94x = 3,208.56 × 1,537.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.94x = 4,933,546.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,933,546.03/2,324.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,122.01

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