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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.44, 3,272.95 and 1,533.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.44, 3,272.95 and 1,533.23 is: 2,115.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.44 : 3,272.95 = 1,533.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.44/3,272.95 = 1,533.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.44x = 3,272.95 × 1,533.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.44x = 5,018,164.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,018,164.93/2,372.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,115.19

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