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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.42, 3,277.41 and 1,536.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.42, 3,277.41 and 1,536.15 is: 2,119.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.42 : 3,277.41 = 1,536.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.42/3,277.41 = 1,536.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.42x = 3,277.41 × 1,536.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.42x = 5,034,593.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,034,593.37/2,375.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,119.46

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