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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,536.80, 3,801.60 and 996

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,536.80, 3,801.60 and 996 is: 1,492.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,536.80 : 3,801.60 = 996 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,536.80/3,801.60 = 996/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,536.80x = 3,801.60 × 996
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,536.80x = 3,786,393.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,786,393.60/2,536.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.59

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