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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.91, 3,954.08 and 1,076.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.91, 3,954.08 and 1,076.02 is: 1,614.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.91 : 3,954.08 = 1,076.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.91/3,954.08 = 1,076.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.91x = 3,954.08 × 1,076.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.91x = 4,254,661.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,254,661.97/2,635.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.12

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