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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.02, 3,952.32 and 1,537.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.02, 3,952.32 and 1,537.20 is: 2,305.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.02 : 3,952.32 = 1,537.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.02/3,952.32 = 1,537.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.02x = 3,952.32 × 1,537.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.02x = 6,075,506.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,075,506.30/2,635.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,305.68

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