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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.70, 3,295.20 and 1,548.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.70, 3,295.20 and 1,548.37 is: 2,135.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.70 : 3,295.20 = 1,548.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.70/3,295.20 = 1,548.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.70x = 3,295.20 × 1,548.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.70x = 5,102,188.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,102,188.82/2,388.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135.97

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