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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,536.43, 3,807.38 and 2,130.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,536.43, 3,807.38 and 2,130.01 is: 3,197.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,536.43 : 3,807.38 = 2,130.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,536.43/3,807.38 = 2,130.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,536.43x = 3,807.38 × 2,130.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,536.43x = 8,109,737.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,109,737.31/2,536.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.31

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