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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,633.48, 3,950.22 and 1,535.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,633.48, 3,950.22 and 1,535.56 is: 2,303.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,633.48 : 3,950.22 = 1,535.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,633.48/3,950.22 = 1,535.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,633.48x = 3,950.22 × 1,535.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,633.48x = 6,065,799.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,065,799.82/2,633.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,303.34

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