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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,615.96, 5,424.67 and 1,535.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,615.96, 5,424.67 and 1,535.95 is: 2,304.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,615.96 : 5,424.67 = 1,535.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,615.96/5,424.67 = 1,535.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,615.96x = 5,424.67 × 1,535.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,615.96x = 8,332,030.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,332,030.59/3,615.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,304.24

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