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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.32, 3,954.36 and 1,076.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.32, 3,954.36 and 1,076.48 is: 1,615.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.32 : 3,954.36 = 1,076.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.32/3,954.36 = 1,076.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.32x = 3,954.36 × 1,076.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.32x = 4,256,789.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,256,789.45/2,635.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615.28

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