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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.49, 4,380.94 and 1,535.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.49, 4,380.94 and 1,535.74 is: 2,300.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.49 : 4,380.94 = 1,535.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.49/4,380.94 = 1,535.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.49x = 4,380.94 × 1,535.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.49x = 6,727,984.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,727,984.80/2,924.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,300.57

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