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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535.30, 3,803.96 and 1,075.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535.30, 3,803.96 and 1,075.48 is: 1,613.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535.30 : 3,803.96 = 1,075.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535.30/3,803.96 = 1,075.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535.30x = 3,803.96 × 1,075.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535.30x = 4,091,076.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,091,076.08/2,535.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.65

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