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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420.70, 3,336.75 and 1,535.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420.70, 3,336.75 and 1,535.10 is: 2,116.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420.70 : 3,336.75 = 1,535.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420.70/3,336.75 = 1,535.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420.70x = 3,336.75 × 1,535.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420.70x = 5,122,244.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,122,244.93/2,420.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,116.02

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