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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,633.89, 3,951.05 and 1,538.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,633.89, 3,951.05 and 1,538.37 is: 2,307.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,633.89 : 3,951.05 = 1,538.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,633.89/3,951.05 = 1,538.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,633.89x = 3,951.05 × 1,538.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,633.89x = 6,078,176.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,078,176.79/2,633.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,307.68

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