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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.52, 3,268.32 and 1,561.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.52, 3,268.32 and 1,561.52 is: 2,153.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.52 : 3,268.32 = 1,561.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.52/3,268.32 = 1,561.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.52x = 3,268.32 × 1,561.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.52x = 5,103,547.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,103,547.05/2,369.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153.83

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