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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.22, 3,800.52 and 1,612.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.22, 3,800.52 and 1,612.31 is: 2,415.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.22 : 3,800.52 = 1,612.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.22/3,800.52 = 1,612.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.22x = 3,800.52 × 1,612.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.22x = 6,127,597.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,127,597.40/2,537.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,415.08

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