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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,536.08, 3,784.91 and 2,326.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,536.08, 3,784.91 and 2,326.90 is: 3,472.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,536.08 : 3,784.91 = 2,326.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,536.08/3,784.91 = 2,326.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,536.08x = 3,784.91 × 2,326.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,536.08x = 8,807,107.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,807,107.08/2,536.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,472.72

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