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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,536.04, 3,809.57 and 2,146.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,536.04, 3,809.57 and 2,146.84 is: 3,224.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,536.04 : 3,809.57 = 2,146.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,536.04/3,809.57 = 2,146.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,536.04x = 3,809.57 × 2,146.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,536.04x = 8,178,517.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,178,517.00/2,536.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,224.91

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