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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.76, 3,725.41 and 2,368.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.76, 3,725.41 and 2,368.40 is: 3,536.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.76 : 3,725.41 = 2,368.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.76/3,725.41 = 2,368.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.76x = 3,725.41 × 2,368.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.76x = 8,823,261.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,823,261.04/2,494.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,536.72

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