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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535.74, 3,803.66 and 1,366.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535.74, 3,803.66 and 1,366.70 is: 2,050.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535.74 : 3,803.66 = 1,366.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535.74/3,803.66 = 1,366.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535.74x = 3,803.66 × 1,366.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535.74x = 5,198,462.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,198,462.12/2,535.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,050.08

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