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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.58, 3,945.36 and 1,537.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.58, 3,945.36 and 1,537.08 is: 2,305.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.58 : 3,945.36 = 1,537.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.58/3,945.36 = 1,537.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.58x = 3,945.36 × 1,537.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.58x = 6,064,333.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,064,333.95/2,630.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,305.32

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