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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,536.79, 3,802.14 and 1,365.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,536.79, 3,802.14 and 1,365.12 is: 2,046.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,536.79 : 3,802.14 = 1,365.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,536.79/3,802.14 = 1,365.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,536.79x = 3,802.14 × 1,365.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,536.79x = 5,190,377.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,190,377.36/2,536.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.05

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