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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,536.38, 3,804.57 and 997.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,536.38, 3,804.57 and 997.38 is: 1,496.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,536.38 : 3,804.57 = 997.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,536.38/3,804.57 = 997.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,536.38x = 3,804.57 × 997.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,536.38x = 3,794,583.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,794,583.00/2,536.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.07

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