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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.89, 3,221.12 and 1,537.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.89, 3,221.12 and 1,537.18 is: 2,120.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.89 : 3,221.12 = 1,537.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.89/3,221.12 = 1,537.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.89x = 3,221.12 × 1,537.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.89x = 4,951,441.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,951,441.24/2,334.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,120.64

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