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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.08, 3,762.72 and 1,535.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.08, 3,762.72 and 1,535.04 is: 2,299.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.08 : 3,762.72 = 1,535.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.08/3,762.72 = 1,535.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.08x = 3,762.72 × 1,535.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.08x = 5,775,925.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,775,925.71/2,512.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,299.26

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