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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,536.59, 2,119.64 and 1,095.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,536.59, 2,119.64 and 1,095.14 is: 1,510.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,536.59 : 2,119.64 = 1,095.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,536.59/2,119.64 = 1,095.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,536.59x = 2,119.64 × 1,095.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,536.59x = 2,321,302.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,321,302.37/1,536.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.68

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