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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.55, 3,950.34 and 1,075.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.55, 3,950.34 and 1,075.15 is: 1,611.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.55 : 3,950.34 = 1,075.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.55/3,950.34 = 1,075.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.55x = 3,950.34 × 1,075.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.55x = 4,247,188.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,247,188.30/2,635.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,611.50

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