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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,654.79, 3,663.39 and 1,535.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,654.79, 3,663.39 and 1,535.47 is: 2,118.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,654.79 : 3,663.39 = 1,535.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,654.79/3,663.39 = 1,535.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,654.79x = 3,663.39 × 1,535.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,654.79x = 5,625,025.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,625,025.44/2,654.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,118.82

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