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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.60, 3,591.54 and 1,530.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.60, 3,591.54 and 1,530.09 is: 2,292.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.60 : 3,591.54 = 1,530.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.60/3,591.54 = 1,530.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.60x = 3,591.54 × 1,530.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.60x = 5,495,379.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,495,379.44/2,397.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.03

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