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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.53, 3,226.14 and 1,540.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.53, 3,226.14 and 1,540.74 is: 2,126.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.53 : 3,226.14 = 1,540.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.53/3,226.14 = 1,540.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.53x = 3,226.14 × 1,540.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.53x = 4,970,642.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,970,642.94/2,337.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,126.45

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