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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.42, 3,763.08 and 2,378.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.42, 3,763.08 and 2,378.96 is: 3,570.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.42 : 3,763.08 = 2,378.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.42/3,763.08 = 2,378.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.42x = 3,763.08 × 2,378.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.42x = 8,952,216.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,952,216.80/2,507.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,570.29

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