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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,536.08, 3,498.92 and 1,874.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,536.08, 3,498.92 and 1,874.32 is: 2,585.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,536.08 : 3,498.92 = 1,874.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,536.08/3,498.92 = 1,874.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,536.08x = 3,498.92 × 1,874.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,536.08x = 6,558,095.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,558,095.73/2,536.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,585.92

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