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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535.74, 3,804.38 and 1,202.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535.74, 3,804.38 and 1,202.56 is: 1,804.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535.74 : 3,804.38 = 1,202.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535.74/3,804.38 = 1,202.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535.74x = 3,804.38 × 1,202.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535.74x = 4,575,012.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,575,012.36/2,535.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,804.21

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