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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,536.52, 3,799.24 and 2,092.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,536.52, 3,799.24 and 2,092.78 is: 3,134.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,536.52 : 3,799.24 = 2,092.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,536.52/3,799.24 = 2,092.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,536.52x = 3,799.24 × 2,092.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,536.52x = 7,950,973.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,950,973.49/2,536.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,134.60

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