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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.48, 3,697.60 and 1,538.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.48, 3,697.60 and 1,538.97 is: 2,309.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.48 : 3,697.60 = 1,538.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.48/3,697.60 = 1,538.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.48x = 3,697.60 × 1,538.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.48x = 5,690,495.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,690,495.47/2,464.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,309.00

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