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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535.65, 3,803.88 and 1,074.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535.65, 3,803.88 and 1,074.82 is: 1,612.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535.65 : 3,803.88 = 1,074.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535.65/3,803.88 = 1,074.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535.65x = 3,803.88 × 1,074.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535.65x = 4,088,486.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,088,486.30/2,535.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.40

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