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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535.32, 3,485.32 and 2,179.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535.32, 3,485.32 and 2,179.93 is: 2,996.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535.32 : 3,485.32 = 2,179.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535.32/3,485.32 = 2,179.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535.32x = 3,485.32 × 2,179.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535.32x = 7,597,753.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,597,753.63/2,535.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,996.76

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