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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.48, 3,946.08 and 1,535.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.48, 3,946.08 and 1,535.36 is: 2,303.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.48 : 3,946.08 = 1,535.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.48/3,946.08 = 1,535.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.48x = 3,946.08 × 1,535.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.48x = 6,058,653.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,058,653.39/2,630.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,303.25

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