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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.09, 3,741.72 and 2,443.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.09, 3,741.72 and 2,443.65 is: 3,645.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.09 : 3,741.72 = 2,443.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.09/3,741.72 = 2,443.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.09x = 3,741.72 × 2,443.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.09x = 9,143,454.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,143,454.08/2,508.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,645.58

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