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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,536.51, 3,798.56 and 2,095.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,536.51, 3,798.56 and 2,095.06 is: 3,137.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,536.51 : 3,798.56 = 2,095.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,536.51/3,798.56 = 2,095.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,536.51x = 3,798.56 × 2,095.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,536.51x = 7,958,205.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,958,205.39/2,536.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,137.46

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