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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.58, 4,526.14 and 1,535.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.58, 4,526.14 and 1,535.83 is: 2,305.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.58 : 4,526.14 = 1,535.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.58/4,526.14 = 1,535.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.58x = 4,526.14 × 1,535.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.58x = 6,951,381.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,951,381.60/3,015.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,305.16

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