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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535.39, 3,498.87 and 1,473.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535.39, 3,498.87 and 1,473.25 is: 2,033.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535.39 : 3,498.87 = 1,473.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535.39/3,498.87 = 1,473.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535.39x = 3,498.87 × 1,473.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535.39x = 5,154,701.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,154,701.48/2,535.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.10

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