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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,832.76, 4,250.36 and 1,535.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,832.76, 4,250.36 and 1,535.16 is: 2,303.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832.76 : 4,250.36 = 1,535.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832.76/4,250.36 = 1,535.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832.76x = 4,250.36 × 1,535.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832.76x = 6,524,982.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,524,982.66/2,832.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,303.40

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