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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.06, 3,535.79 and 1,538.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.06, 3,535.79 and 1,538.56 is: 2,303.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.06 : 3,535.79 = 1,538.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.06/3,535.79 = 1,538.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.06x = 3,535.79 × 1,538.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.06x = 5,440,007.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,440,007.38/2,362.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,303.08

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