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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535.94, 3,802.77 and 1,220.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535.94, 3,802.77 and 1,220.32 is: 1,829.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535.94 : 3,802.77 = 1,220.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535.94/3,802.77 = 1,220.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535.94x = 3,802.77 × 1,220.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535.94x = 4,640,590.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,640,590.18/2,535.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.93

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