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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.98, 4,023.57 and 2,535.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.98, 4,023.57 and 2,535.73 is: 3,508.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.98 : 4,023.57 = 2,535.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.98/4,023.57 = 2,535.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.98x = 4,023.57 × 2,535.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.98x = 10,202,654.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,202,654.36/2,907.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,508.51

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