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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,574.08, 3,836.36 and 2,552.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,574.08, 3,836.36 and 2,552.64 is: 3,804.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,574.08 : 3,836.36 = 2,552.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,574.08/3,836.36 = 2,552.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,574.08x = 3,836.36 × 2,552.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,574.08x = 9,792,845.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,792,845.99/2,574.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,804.41

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