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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.09, 3,293.49 and 1,548.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.09, 3,293.49 and 1,548.49 is: 2,135.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.09 : 3,293.49 = 1,548.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.09/3,293.49 = 1,548.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.09x = 3,293.49 × 1,548.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.09x = 5,099,919.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,099,919.86/2,388.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135.56

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