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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.34, 3,753.31 and 2,259.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.34, 3,753.31 and 2,259.48 is: 3,382.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.34 : 3,753.31 = 2,259.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.34/3,753.31 = 2,259.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.34x = 3,753.31 × 2,259.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.34x = 8,480,528.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,480,528.88/2,507.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.28

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