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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.03, 6,049.20 and 1,535.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.03, 6,049.20 and 1,535.70 is: 2,302.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.03 : 6,049.20 = 1,535.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.03/6,049.20 = 1,535.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.03x = 6,049.20 × 1,535.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.03x = 9,289,756.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,289,756.44/4,035.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.28

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