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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.62, 3,035.79 and 1,539.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.62, 3,035.79 and 1,539.30 is: 2,120.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.62 : 3,035.79 = 1,539.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.62/3,035.79 = 1,539.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.62x = 3,035.79 × 1,539.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.62x = 4,672,991.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,672,991.55/2,203.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,120.60

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