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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.48, 3,565.44 and 1,535.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.48, 3,565.44 and 1,535.94 is: 2,118.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.48 : 3,565.44 = 1,535.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.48/3,565.44 = 1,535.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.48x = 3,565.44 × 1,535.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.48x = 5,476,301.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,476,301.91/2,584.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,118.92

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