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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,536.89, 3,808.98 and 2,495.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,536.89, 3,808.98 and 2,495.58 is: 3,746.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,536.89 : 3,808.98 = 2,495.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,536.89/3,808.98 = 2,495.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,536.89x = 3,808.98 × 2,495.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,536.89x = 9,505,614.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,505,614.31/2,536.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.96

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