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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534.51, 3,800.55 and 1,072.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534.51, 3,800.55 and 1,072.87 is: 1,608.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534.51 : 3,800.55 = 1,072.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534.51/3,800.55 = 1,072.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534.51x = 3,800.55 × 1,072.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534.51x = 4,077,496.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,077,496.08/2,534.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.79

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