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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.52, 3,952.80 and 1,075.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.52, 3,952.80 and 1,075.12 is: 1,612.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.52 : 3,952.80 = 1,075.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.52/3,952.80 = 1,075.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.52x = 3,952.80 × 1,075.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.52x = 4,249,734.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,249,734.34/2,635.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.48

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