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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,636.92, 3,958.62 and 2,532.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,636.92, 3,958.62 and 2,532.52 is: 3,801.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,636.92 : 3,958.62 = 2,532.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,636.92/3,958.62 = 2,532.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,636.92x = 3,958.62 × 2,532.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,636.92x = 10,025,284.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,025,284.32/2,636.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.89

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