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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419.91, 3,338.93 and 1,536.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419.91, 3,338.93 and 1,536.83 is: 2,120.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419.91 : 3,338.93 = 1,536.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419.91/3,338.93 = 1,536.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419.91x = 3,338.93 × 1,536.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419.91x = 5,131,354.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,131,354.94/2,419.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,120.48

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