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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,536.35, 3,499.98 and 1,939.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,536.35, 3,499.98 and 1,939.25 is: 2,676.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,536.35 : 3,499.98 = 1,939.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,536.35/3,499.98 = 1,939.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,536.35x = 3,499.98 × 1,939.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,536.35x = 6,787,318.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,787,318.72/2,536.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,676.02

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