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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535.70, 3,803.56 and 2,532.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535.70, 3,803.56 and 2,532.06 is: 3,798.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535.70 : 3,803.56 = 2,532.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535.70/3,803.56 = 2,532.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535.70x = 3,803.56 × 2,532.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535.70x = 9,630,823.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,630,823.12/2,535.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,798.09

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