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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.17, 3,749.68 and 2,113.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.17, 3,749.68 and 2,113.20 is: 3,164.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.17 : 3,749.68 = 2,113.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.17/3,749.68 = 2,113.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.17x = 3,749.68 × 2,113.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.17x = 7,923,823.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,923,823.78/2,504.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,164.25

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