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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.31, 4,643.78 and 1,535.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.31, 4,643.78 and 1,535.25 is: 2,303.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.31 : 4,643.78 = 1,535.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.31/4,643.78 = 1,535.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.31x = 4,643.78 × 1,535.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.31x = 7,129,363.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,129,363.25/3,095.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,303.28

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