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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,510.74, 5,261.69 and 1,535.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,510.74, 5,261.69 and 1,535.85 is: 2,301.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,510.74 : 5,261.69 = 1,535.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,510.74/5,261.69 = 1,535.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,510.74x = 5,261.69 × 1,535.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,510.74x = 8,081,170.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,081,170.43/3,510.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,301.84

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