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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.58, 3,952.53 and 1,075.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.58, 3,952.53 and 1,075.58 is: 1,613.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.58 : 3,952.53 = 1,075.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.58/3,952.53 = 1,075.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.58x = 3,952.53 × 1,075.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.58x = 4,251,262.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,251,262.22/2,635.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.03

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