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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.19, 3,748.91 and 2,397.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.19, 3,748.91 and 2,397.27 is: 3,588.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.19 : 3,748.91 = 2,397.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.19/3,748.91 = 2,397.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.19x = 3,748.91 × 2,397.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.19x = 8,987,137.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,987,137.49/2,504.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.84

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