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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,536.51, 3,501.36 and 2,270.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,536.51, 3,501.36 and 2,270.48 is: 3,134.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,536.51 : 3,501.36 = 2,270.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,536.51/3,501.36 = 2,270.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,536.51x = 3,501.36 × 2,270.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,536.51x = 7,949,776.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,949,776.61/2,536.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,134.14

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