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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.88, 3,763.56 and 2,124.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.88, 3,763.56 and 2,124.56 is: 3,189.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.88 : 3,763.56 = 2,124.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.88/3,763.56 = 2,124.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.88x = 3,763.56 × 2,124.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.88x = 7,995,909.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,995,909.03/2,506.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,189.59

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