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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535.51, 3,795.96 and 1,872.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535.51, 3,795.96 and 1,872.93 is: 2,804.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535.51 : 3,795.96 = 1,872.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535.51/3,795.96 = 1,872.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535.51x = 3,795.96 × 1,872.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535.51x = 7,109,567.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,109,567.36/2,535.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,804.00

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