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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535.79, 3,803.70 and 1,075.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535.79, 3,803.70 and 1,075.96 is: 1,613.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535.79 : 3,803.70 = 1,075.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535.79/3,803.70 = 1,075.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535.79x = 3,803.70 × 1,075.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535.79x = 4,092,629.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,092,629.05/2,535.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.95

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