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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535.72, 3,503.73 and 2,092.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535.72, 3,503.73 and 2,092.86 is: 2,891.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535.72 : 3,503.73 = 2,092.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535.72/3,503.73 = 2,092.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535.72x = 3,503.73 × 2,092.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535.72x = 7,332,799.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,332,799.39/2,535.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,891.80

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