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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.50, 3,761.22 and 2,355.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.50, 3,761.22 and 2,355.26 is: 3,532.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.50 : 3,761.22 = 2,355.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.50/3,761.22 = 2,355.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.50x = 3,761.22 × 2,355.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.50x = 8,858,651.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,858,651.02/2,507.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,532.86

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