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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.08, 3,275.09 and 1,534.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.08, 3,275.09 and 1,534.81 is: 2,119.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.08 : 3,275.09 = 1,534.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.08/3,275.09 = 1,534.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.08x = 3,275.09 × 1,534.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.08x = 5,026,640.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,026,640.88/2,372.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,119.09

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