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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535.02, 3,795.88 and 2,038.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535.02, 3,795.88 and 2,038.78 is: 3,052.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535.02 : 3,795.88 = 2,038.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535.02/3,795.88 = 2,038.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535.02x = 3,795.88 × 2,038.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535.02x = 7,738,964.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,738,964.23/2,535.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,052.82

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