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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.68, 3,523.32 and 1,530.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.68, 3,523.32 and 1,530.24 is: 2,290.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.68 : 3,523.32 = 1,530.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.68/3,523.32 = 1,530.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.68x = 3,523.32 × 1,530.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.68x = 5,391,525.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,391,525.20/2,353.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,290.68

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