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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.60, 4,517.40 and 2,536.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.60, 4,517.40 and 2,536.40 is: 3,804.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.60 : 4,517.40 = 2,536.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.60/4,517.40 = 2,536.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.60x = 4,517.40 × 2,536.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.60x = 11,457,933.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,457,933.36/3,011.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,804.60

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