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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.84, 4,020.48 and 2,535

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.84, 4,020.48 and 2,535 is: 3,798.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.84 : 4,020.48 = 2,535 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.84/4,020.48 = 2,535/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.84x = 4,020.48 × 2,535
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.84x = 10,191,916.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,191,916.80/2,682.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,798.93

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