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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.01, 3,278.16 and 1,537.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.01, 3,278.16 and 1,537.92 is: 2,122.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.01 : 3,278.16 = 1,537.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.01/3,278.16 = 1,537.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.01x = 3,278.16 × 1,537.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.01x = 5,041,547.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,041,547.83/2,375.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,122.75

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