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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,575.08, 3,860.46 and 1,035.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,575.08, 3,860.46 and 1,035.24 is: 1,551.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,575.08 : 3,860.46 = 1,035.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,575.08/3,860.46 = 1,035.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,575.08x = 3,860.46 × 1,035.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,575.08x = 3,996,502.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,996,502.61/2,575.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.99

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