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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,538.04, 3,526.72 and 2,511.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,538.04, 3,526.72 and 2,511.04 is: 3,489.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,538.04 : 3,526.72 = 2,511.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,538.04/3,526.72 = 2,511.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,538.04x = 3,526.72 × 2,511.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,538.04x = 8,855,734.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,855,734.99/2,538.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.20

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