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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.57, 3,744.66 and 1,035.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.57, 3,744.66 and 1,035.66 is: 1,553.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.57 : 3,744.66 = 1,035.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.57/3,744.66 = 1,035.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.57x = 3,744.66 × 1,035.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.57x = 3,878,194.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,878,194.58/2,496.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.41

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