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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535.42, 3,800.52 and 1,235.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535.42, 3,800.52 and 1,235.28 is: 1,851.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535.42 : 3,800.52 = 1,235.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535.42/3,800.52 = 1,235.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535.42x = 3,800.52 × 1,235.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535.42x = 4,694,706.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,694,706.35/2,535.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,851.65

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