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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.60, 3,617.88 and 1,536.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.60, 3,617.88 and 1,536.76 is: 2,303.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.60 : 3,617.88 = 1,536.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.60/3,617.88 = 1,536.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.60x = 3,617.88 × 1,536.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.60x = 5,559,813.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,559,813.27/2,413.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,303.54

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