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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,536.22, 3,501.63 and 2,270.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,536.22, 3,501.63 and 2,270.20 is: 3,134.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,536.22 : 3,501.63 = 2,270.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,536.22/3,501.63 = 2,270.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,536.22x = 3,501.63 × 2,270.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,536.22x = 7,949,400.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,949,400.43/2,536.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,134.35

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