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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.93, 3,408.05 and 1,537.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.93, 3,408.05 and 1,537.25 is: 2,121.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.93 : 3,408.05 = 1,537.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.93/3,408.05 = 1,537.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.93x = 3,408.05 × 1,537.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.93x = 5,239,017.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,239,017.18/2,468.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,121.98

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