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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,645.87, 3,934.18 and 2,535.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,645.87, 3,934.18 and 2,535.15 is: 3,769.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,645.87 : 3,934.18 = 2,535.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,645.87/3,934.18 = 2,535.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,645.87x = 3,934.18 × 2,535.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,645.87x = 9,973,704.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,973,704.08/2,645.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.54

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