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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.53, 3,295.51 and 1,549.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.53, 3,295.51 and 1,549.28 is: 2,137.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.53 : 3,295.51 = 1,549.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.53/3,295.51 = 1,549.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.53x = 3,295.51 × 1,549.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.53x = 5,105,672.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,105,672.10/2,388.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,137.58

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