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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.10, 3,205.81 and 1,535.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.10, 3,205.81 and 1,535.78 is: 2,119.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.10 : 3,205.81 = 1,535.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.10/3,205.81 = 1,535.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.10x = 3,205.81 × 1,535.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.10x = 4,923,418.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,923,418.88/2,323.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,119.33

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