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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.99, 3,952.89 and 1,074.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.99, 3,952.89 and 1,074.93 is: 1,611.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.99 : 3,952.89 = 1,074.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.99/3,952.89 = 1,074.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.99x = 3,952.89 × 1,074.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.99x = 4,249,072.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,249,072.42/2,635.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,611.95

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