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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.67, 3,335.18 and 1,532.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.67, 3,335.18 and 1,532.07 is: 2,113.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.67 : 3,335.18 = 1,532.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.67/3,335.18 = 1,532.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.67x = 3,335.18 × 1,532.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.67x = 5,109,721.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,109,721.56/2,417.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,113.49

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