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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535.27, 3,809.61 and 1,366.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535.27, 3,809.61 and 1,366.17 is: 2,052.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535.27 : 3,809.61 = 1,366.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535.27/3,809.61 = 1,366.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535.27x = 3,809.61 × 1,366.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535.27x = 5,204,574.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,204,574.89/2,535.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052.87

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