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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.92, 4,486.14 and 1,535.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.92, 4,486.14 and 1,535.76 is: 2,299.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.92 : 4,486.14 = 1,535.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.92/4,486.14 = 1,535.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.92x = 4,486.14 × 1,535.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.92x = 6,889,634.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,889,634.37/2,995.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,299.67

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