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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.89, 3,625.88 and 1,530.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.89, 3,625.88 and 1,530.08 is: 2,293.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.89 : 3,625.88 = 1,530.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.89/3,625.88 = 1,530.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.89x = 3,625.88 × 1,530.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.89x = 5,547,860.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,547,860.69/2,418.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,293.56

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