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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.93, 2,479.97 and 1,035.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.93, 2,479.97 and 1,035.90 is: 1,554.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.93 : 2,479.97 = 1,035.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.93/2,479.97 = 1,035.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.93x = 2,479.97 × 1,035.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.93x = 2,568,995.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,568,995.74/1,652.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.21

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