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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.96, 3,226.33 and 1,540.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.96, 3,226.33 and 1,540.32 is: 2,125.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.96 : 3,226.33 = 1,540.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.96/3,226.33 = 1,540.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.96x = 3,226.33 × 1,540.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.96x = 4,969,570.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,969,570.45/2,337.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,125.60

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