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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,643.84, 3,975.48 and 2,536.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,643.84, 3,975.48 and 2,536.92 is: 3,814.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,643.84 : 3,975.48 = 2,536.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,643.84/3,975.48 = 2,536.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,643.84x = 3,975.48 × 2,536.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,643.84x = 10,085,474.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,085,474.72/2,643.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.71

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