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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.55, 3,757.26 and 2,375.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.55, 3,757.26 and 2,375.08 is: 3,564.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.55 : 3,757.26 = 2,375.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.55/3,757.26 = 2,375.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.55x = 3,757.26 × 2,375.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.55x = 8,923,774.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,923,774.78/2,503.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.44

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