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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.63, 3,271.86 and 1,530.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.63, 3,271.86 and 1,530.86 is: 2,113.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.63 : 3,271.86 = 1,530.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.63/3,271.86 = 1,530.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.63x = 3,271.86 × 1,530.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.63x = 5,008,743.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,008,743.24/2,369.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,113.72

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