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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,729.78, 5,589.81 and 1,536.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,729.78, 5,589.81 and 1,536.30 is: 2,302.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,729.78 : 5,589.81 = 1,536.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,729.78/5,589.81 = 1,536.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,729.78x = 5,589.81 × 1,536.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,729.78x = 8,587,625.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,587,625.10/3,729.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.45

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