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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,536.03, 3,492.61 and 2,419.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,536.03, 3,492.61 and 2,419.39 is: 3,331.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,536.03 : 3,492.61 = 2,419.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,536.03/3,492.61 = 2,419.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,536.03x = 3,492.61 × 2,419.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,536.03x = 8,449,985.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,449,985.71/2,536.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.97

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