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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.31, 3,952.93 and 1,074.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.31, 3,952.93 and 1,074.97 is: 1,612.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.31 : 3,952.93 = 1,074.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.31/3,952.93 = 1,074.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.31x = 3,952.93 × 1,074.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.31x = 4,249,282.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,249,282.41/2,635.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.44

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