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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.69, 4,905.19 and 1,537.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.69, 4,905.19 and 1,537.45 is: 2,307.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.69 : 4,905.19 = 1,537.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.69/4,905.19 = 1,537.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.69x = 4,905.19 × 1,537.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.69x = 7,541,474.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,541,474.02/3,268.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,307.19

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