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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,267.84, 4,903.93 and 1,536.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,267.84, 4,903.93 and 1,536.60 is: 2,305.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,267.84 : 4,903.93 = 1,536.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,267.84/4,903.93 = 1,536.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,267.84x = 4,903.93 × 1,536.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,267.84x = 7,535,390.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,535,390.51/3,267.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,305.92

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