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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.32, 3,752.41 and 2,443.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.32, 3,752.41 and 2,443.35 is: 3,659.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.32 : 3,752.41 = 2,443.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.32/3,752.41 = 2,443.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.32x = 3,752.41 × 2,443.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.32x = 9,168,450.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,168,450.97/2,505.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.59

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