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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,309.25, 6,462.28 and 1,535.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,309.25, 6,462.28 and 1,535.19 is: 2,302.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,309.25 : 6,462.28 = 1,535.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,309.25/6,462.28 = 1,535.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,309.25x = 6,462.28 × 1,535.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,309.25x = 9,920,802.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,920,802.44/4,309.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.21

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