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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.58, 3,954.74 and 1,076.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.58, 3,954.74 and 1,076.73 is: 1,615.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.58 : 3,954.74 = 1,076.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.58/3,954.74 = 1,076.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.58x = 3,954.74 × 1,076.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.58x = 4,258,181.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,258,181.82/2,635.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615.66

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