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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.23, 3,695.72 and 1,537.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.23, 3,695.72 and 1,537.72 is: 2,307.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.23 : 3,695.72 = 1,537.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.23/3,695.72 = 1,537.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.23x = 3,695.72 × 1,537.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.23x = 5,682,977.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,682,977.16/2,463.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,307.12

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