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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,615.78, 5,423.94 and 1,535.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,615.78, 5,423.94 and 1,535.55 is: 2,303.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,615.78 : 5,423.94 = 1,535.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,615.78/5,423.94 = 1,535.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,615.78x = 5,423.94 × 1,535.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,615.78x = 8,328,731.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,328,731.07/3,615.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,303.44

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