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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,510.57, 5,263.88 and 1,535.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,510.57, 5,263.88 and 1,535.39 is: 2,302.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,510.57 : 5,263.88 = 1,535.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,510.57/5,263.88 = 1,535.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,510.57x = 5,263.88 × 1,535.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,510.57x = 8,082,074.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,082,074.72/3,510.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.21

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