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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.39, 3,773.48 and 2,075.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.39, 3,773.48 and 2,075.18 is: 3,126.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.39 : 3,773.48 = 2,075.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.39/3,773.48 = 2,075.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.39x = 3,773.48 × 2,075.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.39x = 7,830,664.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,830,664.85/2,504.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.78

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