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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535.01, 3,796.31 and 2,093.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535.01, 3,796.31 and 2,093.56 is: 3,135.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535.01 : 3,796.31 = 2,093.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535.01/3,796.31 = 2,093.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535.01x = 3,796.31 × 2,093.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535.01x = 7,947,797.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,947,797.04/2,535.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,135.21

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