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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.75, 3,767.60 and 2,375.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.75, 3,767.60 and 2,375.11 is: 3,568.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.75 : 3,767.60 = 2,375.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.75/3,767.60 = 2,375.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.75x = 3,767.60 × 2,375.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.75x = 8,948,464.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,948,464.44/2,507.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.32

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