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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,482.77, 5,225.37 and 1,535.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,482.77, 5,225.37 and 1,535.14 is: 2,303.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,482.77 : 5,225.37 = 1,535.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,482.77/5,225.37 = 1,535.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,482.77x = 5,225.37 × 1,535.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,482.77x = 8,021,674.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,021,674.50/3,482.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,303.25

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