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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.06, 3,750.08 and 2,445.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.06, 3,750.08 and 2,445.38 is: 3,660.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.06 : 3,750.08 = 2,445.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.06/3,750.08 = 2,445.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.06x = 3,750.08 × 2,445.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.06x = 9,170,339.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,170,339.65/2,505.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.73

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