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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.53, 3,677.91 and 2,375.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.53, 3,677.91 and 2,375.43 is: 3,549.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.53 : 3,677.91 = 2,375.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.53/3,677.91 = 2,375.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.53x = 3,677.91 × 2,375.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.53x = 8,736,617.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,736,617.75/2,461.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.26

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