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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,536.44, 3,803.70 and 1,076.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,536.44, 3,803.70 and 1,076.28 is: 1,614.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,536.44 : 3,803.70 = 1,076.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,536.44/3,803.70 = 1,076.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,536.44x = 3,803.70 × 1,076.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,536.44x = 4,093,846.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,093,846.24/2,536.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.01

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