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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.47, 3,718.53 and 2,370.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.47, 3,718.53 and 2,370.11 is: 3,530.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.47 : 3,718.53 = 2,370.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.47/3,718.53 = 2,370.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.47x = 3,718.53 × 2,370.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.47x = 8,813,306.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,813,306.55/2,496.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,530.31

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