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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,536.65, 3,502.51 and 2,312.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,536.65, 3,502.51 and 2,312.48 is: 3,192.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,536.65 : 3,502.51 = 2,312.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,536.65/3,502.51 = 2,312.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,536.65x = 3,502.51 × 2,312.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,536.65x = 8,099,487.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,099,487.30/2,536.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,192.99

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