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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.79, 3,944.79 and 1,535.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.79, 3,944.79 and 1,535.49 is: 2,302.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.79 : 3,944.79 = 1,535.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.79/3,944.79 = 1,535.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.79x = 3,944.79 × 1,535.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.79x = 6,057,185.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,057,185.60/2,630.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.42

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