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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.83, 4,388.52 and 1,537.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.83, 4,388.52 and 1,537.84 is: 2,307.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.83 : 4,388.52 = 1,537.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.83/4,388.52 = 1,537.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.83x = 4,388.52 × 1,537.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.83x = 6,748,841.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,748,841.60/2,924.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,307.43

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