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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.55, 4,016.07 and 2,535.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.55, 4,016.07 and 2,535.52 is: 3,505.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.55 : 4,016.07 = 2,535.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.55/4,016.07 = 2,535.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.55x = 4,016.07 × 2,535.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.55x = 10,182,825.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,182,825.81/2,904.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.82

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