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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.35, 4,643.54 and 1,535.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.35, 4,643.54 and 1,535.41 is: 2,303.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.35 : 4,643.54 = 1,535.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.35/4,643.54 = 1,535.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.35x = 4,643.54 × 1,535.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.35x = 7,129,714.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,129,714.53/3,095.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,303.36

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