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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.16, 3,277.23 and 1,536.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.16, 3,277.23 and 1,536.96 is: 2,119.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.16 : 3,277.23 = 1,536.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.16/3,277.23 = 1,536.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.16x = 3,277.23 × 1,536.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.16x = 5,036,971.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,036,971.42/2,376.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,119.79

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