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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535.96, 3,806.34 and 1,382.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535.96, 3,806.34 and 1,382.52 is: 2,075.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535.96 : 3,806.34 = 1,382.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535.96/3,806.34 = 1,382.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535.96x = 3,806.34 × 1,382.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535.96x = 5,262,341.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,262,341.18/2,535.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,075.09

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