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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,610.73, 5,414.98 and 1,530.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,610.73, 5,414.98 and 1,530.69 is: 2,295.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,610.73 : 5,414.98 = 1,530.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,610.73/5,414.98 = 1,530.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,610.73x = 5,414.98 × 1,530.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,610.73x = 8,288,655.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,288,655.74/3,610.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,295.57

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