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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535.44, 3,803.48 and 975.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535.44, 3,803.48 and 975.40 is: 1,463.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535.44 : 3,803.48 = 975.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535.44/3,803.48 = 975.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535.44x = 3,803.48 × 975.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535.44x = 3,709,914.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,709,914.39/2,535.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.22

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