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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.37, 3,269.67 and 1,529.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.37, 3,269.67 and 1,529.72 is: 2,110.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.37 : 3,269.67 = 1,529.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.37/3,269.67 = 1,529.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.37x = 3,269.67 × 1,529.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.37x = 5,001,679.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,001,679.59/2,370.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.09

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