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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.37, 3,401.39 and 1,533.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.37, 3,401.39 and 1,533.81 is: 2,116.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.37 : 3,401.39 = 1,533.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.37/3,401.39 = 1,533.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.37x = 3,401.39 × 1,533.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.37x = 5,217,078.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,217,078.33/2,465.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,116.14

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