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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.18, 3,776.79 and 2,371.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.18, 3,776.79 and 2,371.26 is: 3,574.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.18 : 3,776.79 = 2,371.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.18/3,776.79 = 2,371.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.18x = 3,776.79 × 2,371.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.18x = 8,955,751.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,955,751.06/2,505.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,574.89

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