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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,025.83, 4,535.34 and 1,540.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,025.83, 4,535.34 and 1,540.88 is: 2,309.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,025.83 : 4,535.34 = 1,540.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,025.83/4,535.34 = 1,540.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,025.83x = 4,535.34 × 1,540.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,025.83x = 6,988,403.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,988,403.25/3,025.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,309.59

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