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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,536.32, 3,804.48 and 1,076.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,536.32, 3,804.48 and 1,076.50 is: 1,614.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,536.32 : 3,804.48 = 1,076.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,536.32/3,804.48 = 1,076.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,536.32x = 3,804.48 × 1,076.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,536.32x = 4,095,527.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,095,527.48/2,536.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.75

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