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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.62, 3,749.38 and 2,369.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.62, 3,749.38 and 2,369.04 is: 3,557.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.62 : 3,749.38 = 2,369.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.62/3,749.38 = 2,369.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.62x = 3,749.38 × 2,369.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.62x = 8,882,431.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,882,431.20/2,496.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.78

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