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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.89, 3,270.83 and 1,530.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.89, 3,270.83 and 1,530.11 is: 2,112.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.89 : 3,270.83 = 1,530.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.89/3,270.83 = 1,530.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.89x = 3,270.83 × 1,530.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.89x = 5,004,705.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,004,705.69/2,368.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,112.68

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