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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,536.34, 3,805.32 and 1,076.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,536.34, 3,805.32 and 1,076.72 is: 1,615.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,536.34 : 3,805.32 = 1,076.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,536.34/3,805.32 = 1,076.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,536.34x = 3,805.32 × 1,076.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,536.34x = 4,097,264.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,097,264.15/2,536.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615.42

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