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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.91, 3,278.88 and 1,536.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.91, 3,278.88 and 1,536.75 is: 2,120.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.91 : 3,278.88 = 1,536.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.91/3,278.88 = 1,536.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.91x = 3,278.88 × 1,536.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.91x = 5,038,818.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,038,818.84/2,375.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,120.80

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