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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.27, 3,624.47 and 1,535.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.27, 3,624.47 and 1,535.16 is: 2,306.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.27 : 3,624.47 = 1,535.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.27/3,624.47 = 1,535.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.27x = 3,624.47 × 1,535.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.27x = 5,564,153.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,564,153.04/2,412.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,306.60

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