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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.32, 3,403.38 and 1,534.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.32, 3,403.38 and 1,534.12 is: 2,117.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.32 : 3,403.38 = 1,534.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.32/3,403.38 = 1,534.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.32x = 3,403.38 × 1,534.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.32x = 5,221,193.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,221,193.33/2,465.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,117.86

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