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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535.37, 3,804.69 and 1,236.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535.37, 3,804.69 and 1,236.13 is: 1,854.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535.37 : 3,804.69 = 1,236.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535.37/3,804.69 = 1,236.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535.37x = 3,804.69 × 1,236.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535.37x = 4,703,091.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,703,091.45/2,535.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.99

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