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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.28, 3,293.68 and 1,548.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.28, 3,293.68 and 1,548.16 is: 2,135.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.28 : 3,293.68 = 1,548.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.28/3,293.68 = 1,548.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.28x = 3,293.68 × 1,548.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.28x = 5,099,143.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,099,143.63/2,388.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135.07

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