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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534.97, 3,802.46 and 1,073.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534.97, 3,802.46 and 1,073.13 is: 1,609.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534.97 : 3,802.46 = 1,073.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534.97/3,802.46 = 1,073.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534.97x = 3,802.46 × 1,073.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534.97x = 4,080,528.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,080,528.53/2,534.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.70

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