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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.96, 3,760.30 and 2,370.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.96, 3,760.30 and 2,370.28 is: 3,553.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.96 : 3,760.30 = 2,370.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.96/3,760.30 = 2,370.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.96x = 3,760.30 × 2,370.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.96x = 8,912,963.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,912,963.88/2,507.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.87

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