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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.37, 3,753.15 and 2,158.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.37, 3,753.15 and 2,158.69 is: 3,233.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.37 : 3,753.15 = 2,158.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.37/3,753.15 = 2,158.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.37x = 3,753.15 × 2,158.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.37x = 8,101,887.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,101,887.37/2,505.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,233.81

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