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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.81, 3,745.52 and 1,035.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.81, 3,745.52 and 1,035.17 is: 1,552.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.81 : 3,745.52 = 1,035.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.81/3,745.52 = 1,035.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.81x = 3,745.52 × 1,035.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.81x = 3,877,249.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,877,249.94/2,496.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.88

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