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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.19, 3,753.41 and 2,400.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.19, 3,753.41 and 2,400.27 is: 3,593.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.19 : 3,753.41 = 2,400.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.19/3,753.41 = 2,400.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.19x = 3,753.41 × 2,400.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.19x = 9,009,185.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,009,185.42/2,507.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.34

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