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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.89, 3,271.38 and 1,530.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.89, 3,271.38 and 1,530.65 is: 2,112.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.89 : 3,271.38 = 1,530.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.89/3,271.38 = 1,530.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.89x = 3,271.38 × 1,530.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.89x = 5,007,337.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,007,337.80/2,369.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,112.90

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