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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535.31, 3,797.67 and 2,039.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535.31, 3,797.67 and 2,039.04 is: 3,054.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535.31 : 3,797.67 = 2,039.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535.31/3,797.67 = 2,039.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535.31x = 3,797.67 × 2,039.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535.31x = 7,743,571.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,743,571.85/2,535.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,054.29

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