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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.32, 3,342.93 and 1,535.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.32, 3,342.93 and 1,535.32 is: 2,303.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.32 : 3,342.93 = 1,535.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.32/3,342.93 = 1,535.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.32x = 3,342.93 × 1,535.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.32x = 5,132,467.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,132,467.29/2,228.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,303.29

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