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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.31, 3,753.51 and 2,136.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.31, 3,753.51 and 2,136.36 is: 3,200.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.31 : 3,753.51 = 2,136.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.31/3,753.51 = 2,136.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.31x = 3,753.51 × 2,136.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.31x = 8,018,851.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,018,851.94/2,505.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,200.74

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