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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.32, 3,750.91 and 2,442.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.32, 3,750.91 and 2,442.35 is: 3,658.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.32 : 3,750.91 = 2,442.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.32/3,750.91 = 2,442.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.32x = 3,750.91 × 2,442.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.32x = 9,161,038.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,161,038.31/2,504.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.10

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