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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,536.11, 3,801.90 and 1,366.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,536.11, 3,801.90 and 1,366.74 is: 2,048.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,536.11 : 3,801.90 = 1,366.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,536.11/3,801.90 = 1,366.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,536.11x = 3,801.90 × 1,366.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,536.11x = 5,196,208.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,196,208.81/2,536.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.89

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