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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.43, 4,904.31 and 1,537.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.43, 4,904.31 and 1,537.41 is: 2,304.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.43 : 4,904.31 = 1,537.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.43/4,904.31 = 1,537.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.43x = 4,904.31 × 1,537.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.43x = 7,539,935.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,539,935.24/3,272.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,304.08

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