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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.35, 3,620.70 and 1,538.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.35, 3,620.70 and 1,538.93 is: 2,306.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.35 : 3,620.70 = 1,538.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.35/3,620.70 = 1,538.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.35x = 3,620.70 × 1,538.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.35x = 5,572,012.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,572,012.90/2,415.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,306.91

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