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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535.50, 3,803.79 and 996.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535.50, 3,803.79 and 996.50 is: 1,494.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535.50 : 3,803.79 = 996.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535.50/3,803.79 = 996.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535.50x = 3,803.79 × 996.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535.50x = 3,790,476.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,790,476.74/2,535.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.96

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