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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,536.44, 3,792.16 and 2,150.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,536.44, 3,792.16 and 2,150.76 is: 3,215.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,536.44 : 3,792.16 = 2,150.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,536.44/3,792.16 = 2,150.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,536.44x = 3,792.16 × 2,150.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,536.44x = 8,156,026.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,156,026.04/2,536.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,215.54

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