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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,615.82, 5,424.70 and 1,535.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,615.82, 5,424.70 and 1,535.91 is: 2,304.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,615.82 : 5,424.70 = 1,535.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,615.82/5,424.70 = 1,535.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,615.82x = 5,424.70 × 1,535.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,615.82x = 8,331,850.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,331,850.98/3,615.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,304.28

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