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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420.85, 3,339.61 and 1,535.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420.85, 3,339.61 and 1,535.11 is: 2,117.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420.85 : 3,339.61 = 1,535.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420.85/3,339.61 = 1,535.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420.85x = 3,339.61 × 1,535.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420.85x = 5,126,668.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,126,668.71/2,420.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,117.71

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