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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,536.91, 3,803.73 and 1,057.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,536.91, 3,803.73 and 1,057.16 is: 1,585.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,536.91 : 3,803.73 = 1,057.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,536.91/3,803.73 = 1,057.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,536.91x = 3,803.73 × 1,057.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,536.91x = 4,021,151.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,021,151.21/2,536.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.06

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