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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.50, 5,999.55 and 1,535.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.50, 5,999.55 and 1,535.86 is: 2,302.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.50 : 5,999.55 = 1,535.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.50/5,999.55 = 1,535.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.50x = 5,999.55 × 1,535.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.50x = 9,214,468.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,214,468.86/4,001.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.75

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