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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.20, 3,272.58 and 1,534.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.20, 3,272.58 and 1,534.33 is: 2,117.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.20 : 3,272.58 = 1,534.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.20/3,272.58 = 1,534.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.20x = 3,272.58 × 1,534.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.20x = 5,021,217.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,021,217.67/2,371.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,117.59

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