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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,536.77, 3,502.49 and 1,654.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,536.77, 3,502.49 and 1,654.11 is: 2,283.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,536.77 : 3,502.49 = 1,654.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,536.77/3,502.49 = 1,654.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,536.77x = 3,502.49 × 1,654.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,536.77x = 5,793,495.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,793,495.46/2,536.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,283.81

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