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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.81, 3,749.00 and 2,277.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.81, 3,749.00 and 2,277.90 is: 3,409.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.81 : 3,749.00 = 2,277.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.81/3,749.00 = 2,277.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.81x = 3,749.00 × 2,277.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.81x = 8,539,835.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,539,835.71/2,504.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.38

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