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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.75, 3,776.14 and 2,370.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.75, 3,776.14 and 2,370.79 is: 3,574.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.75 : 3,776.14 = 2,370.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.75/3,776.14 = 2,370.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.75x = 3,776.14 × 2,370.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.75x = 8,952,423.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,952,423.10/2,504.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,574.19

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