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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.52, 3,749.03 and 2,392.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.52, 3,749.03 and 2,392.03 is: 3,592.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.52 : 3,749.03 = 2,392.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.52/3,749.03 = 2,392.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.52x = 3,749.03 × 2,392.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.52x = 8,967,807.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,967,807.38/2,496.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.12

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