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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,535.43, 2,301.75 and 1,277.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,535.43, 2,301.75 and 1,277.55 is: 1,915.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,535.43 : 2,301.75 = 1,277.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,535.43/2,301.75 = 1,277.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,535.43x = 2,301.75 × 1,277.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,535.43x = 2,940,600.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,940,600.71/1,535.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,915.16

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