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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.59, 3,355.01 and 1,535.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.59, 3,355.01 and 1,535.81 is: 2,119.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.59 : 3,355.01 = 1,535.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.59/3,355.01 = 1,535.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.59x = 3,355.01 × 1,535.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.59x = 5,152,633.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,152,633.45/2,430.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,119.91

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