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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.52, 2,475.48 and 1,035.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.52, 2,475.48 and 1,035.68 is: 1,552.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.52 : 2,475.48 = 1,035.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.52/2,475.48 = 1,035.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.52x = 2,475.48 × 1,035.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.52x = 2,563,805.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,563,805.13/1,651.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.39

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