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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,654.91, 3,663.36 and 1,535.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,654.91, 3,663.36 and 1,535.76 is: 2,119.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,654.91 : 3,663.36 = 1,535.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,654.91/3,663.36 = 1,535.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,654.91x = 3,663.36 × 1,535.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,654.91x = 5,626,041.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,626,041.75/2,654.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,119.11

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