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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,536.08, 3,801.96 and 996

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,536.08, 3,801.96 and 996 is: 1,493.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,536.08 : 3,801.96 = 996 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,536.08/3,801.96 = 996/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,536.08x = 3,801.96 × 996
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,536.08x = 3,786,752.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,786,752.16/2,536.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.15

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