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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.20, 3,696.96 and 1,553.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.20, 3,696.96 and 1,553.28 is: 2,327.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.20 : 3,696.96 = 1,553.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.20/3,696.96 = 1,553.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.20x = 3,696.96 × 1,553.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.20x = 5,742,414.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,742,414.03/2,467.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,327.50

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