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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.05, 6,051.21 and 1,535.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.05, 6,051.21 and 1,535.64 is: 2,302.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.05 : 6,051.21 = 1,535.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.05/6,051.21 = 1,535.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.05x = 6,051.21 × 1,535.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.05x = 9,292,480.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,292,480.12/4,035.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.94

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