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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535.03, 3,498.22 and 1,871.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535.03, 3,498.22 and 1,871.64 is: 2,582.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535.03 : 3,498.22 = 1,871.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535.03/3,498.22 = 1,871.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535.03x = 3,498.22 × 1,871.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535.03x = 6,547,408.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,547,408.48/2,535.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,582.77

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