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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535, 3,802.98 and 1,167

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535, 3,802.98 and 1,167 is: 1,750.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535 : 3,802.98 = 1,167 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535/3,802.98 = 1,167/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535x = 3,802.98 × 1,167
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535x = 4,438,077.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,438,077.66/2,535
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.72

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