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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,534.73, 2,302.38 and 1,015.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,534.73, 2,302.38 and 1,015.16 is: 1,522.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,534.73 : 2,302.38 = 1,015.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,534.73/2,302.38 = 1,015.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,534.73x = 2,302.38 × 1,015.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,534.73x = 2,337,284.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,337,284.08/1,534.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.93

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