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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.46, 3,614.72 and 1,535.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.46, 3,614.72 and 1,535.96 is: 2,300.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.46 : 3,614.72 = 1,535.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.46/3,614.72 = 1,535.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.46x = 3,614.72 × 1,535.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.46x = 5,552,039.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,552,039.58/2,413.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,300.45

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