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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.75, 3,270.05 and 1,530.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.75, 3,270.05 and 1,530.49 is: 2,111.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.75 : 3,270.05 = 1,530.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.75/3,270.05 = 1,530.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.75x = 3,270.05 × 1,530.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.75x = 5,004,778.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,004,778.82/2,369.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,111.94

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