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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,610.52, 5,416.73 and 1,530.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,610.52, 5,416.73 and 1,530.60 is: 2,296.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,610.52 : 5,416.73 = 1,530.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,610.52/5,416.73 = 1,530.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,610.52x = 5,416.73 × 1,530.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,610.52x = 8,290,839.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,290,839.29/3,610.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,296.30

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