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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535.66, 3,803.46 and 1,074.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535.66, 3,803.46 and 1,074.78 is: 1,612.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535.66 : 3,803.46 = 1,074.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535.66/3,803.46 = 1,074.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535.66x = 3,803.46 × 1,074.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535.66x = 4,087,882.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,087,882.74/2,535.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.16

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