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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,615.63, 5,422.35 and 1,535.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,615.63, 5,422.35 and 1,535.59 is: 2,302.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,615.63 : 5,422.35 = 1,535.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,615.63/5,422.35 = 1,535.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,615.63x = 5,422.35 × 1,535.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,615.63x = 8,326,506.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,326,506.44/3,615.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.92

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