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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.80, 3,290.92 and 1,534.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.80, 3,290.92 and 1,534.70 is: 2,116.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.80 : 3,290.92 = 1,534.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.80/3,290.92 = 1,534.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.80x = 3,290.92 × 1,534.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.80x = 5,050,574.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,050,574.92/2,385.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,116.93

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