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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,727.92, 5,592.56 and 1,535.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,727.92, 5,592.56 and 1,535.46 is: 2,303.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,727.92 : 5,592.56 = 1,535.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,727.92/5,592.56 = 1,535.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,727.92x = 5,592.56 × 1,535.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,727.92x = 8,587,132.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,587,132.17/3,727.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,303.46

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