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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.85, 3,548.99 and 1,533.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.85, 3,548.99 and 1,533.83 is: 2,299.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.85 : 3,548.99 = 1,533.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.85/3,548.99 = 1,533.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.85x = 3,548.99 × 1,533.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.85x = 5,443,521.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,443,521.92/2,366.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,299.90

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