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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,535.36, 2,119.10 and 1,286.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,535.36, 2,119.10 and 1,286.28 is: 1,775.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,535.36 : 2,119.10 = 1,286.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,535.36/2,119.10 = 1,286.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,535.36x = 2,119.10 × 1,286.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,535.36x = 2,725,749.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725,749.52/1,535.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.32

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