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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.68, 3,953.76 and 1,075.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.68, 3,953.76 and 1,075.32 is: 1,613.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.68 : 3,953.76 = 1,075.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.68/3,953.76 = 1,075.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.68x = 3,953.76 × 1,075.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.68x = 4,251,557.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,251,557.20/2,635.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.08

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