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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,654.39, 3,663.72 and 1,535.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,654.39, 3,663.72 and 1,535.96 is: 2,120.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,654.39 : 3,663.72 = 1,535.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,654.39/3,663.72 = 1,535.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,654.39x = 3,663.72 × 1,535.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,654.39x = 5,627,309.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,627,309.05/2,654.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,120.00

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