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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.76, 3,612.53 and 1,533.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.76, 3,612.53 and 1,533.75 is: 2,297.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.76 : 3,612.53 = 1,533.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.76/3,612.53 = 1,533.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.76x = 3,612.53 × 1,533.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.76x = 5,540,710.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,540,710.22/2,411.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,297.37

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