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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,729.03, 5,588.68 and 1,535.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,729.03, 5,588.68 and 1,535.55 is: 2,301.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,729.03 : 5,588.68 = 1,535.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,729.03/5,588.68 = 1,535.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,729.03x = 5,588.68 × 1,535.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,729.03x = 8,581,697.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,581,697.57/3,729.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,301.32

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