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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,536.65, 3,804.77 and 1,055.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,536.65, 3,804.77 and 1,055.23 is: 1,582.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,536.65 : 3,804.77 = 1,055.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,536.65/3,804.77 = 1,055.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,536.65x = 3,804.77 × 1,055.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,536.65x = 4,014,900.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,014,900.57/2,536.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.76

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