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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.85, 3,342.69 and 1,537.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.85, 3,342.69 and 1,537.49 is: 2,122.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.85 : 3,342.69 = 1,537.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.85/3,342.69 = 1,537.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.85x = 3,342.69 × 1,537.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.85x = 5,139,335.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,139,335.73/2,421.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,122.07

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