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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.36, 3,803.24 and 2,236.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.36, 3,803.24 and 2,236.50 is: 3,368.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.36 : 3,803.24 = 2,236.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.36/3,803.24 = 2,236.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.36x = 3,803.24 × 2,236.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.36x = 8,505,946.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,505,946.26/2,525.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.21

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