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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.12, 3,760.68 and 2,354.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.12, 3,760.68 and 2,354.88 is: 3,532.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.12 : 3,760.68 = 2,354.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.12/3,760.68 = 2,354.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.12x = 3,760.68 × 2,354.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.12x = 8,855,950.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,855,950.12/2,507.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,532.32

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