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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.12, 3,762.18 and 2,355.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.12, 3,762.18 and 2,355.88 is: 3,533.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.12 : 3,762.18 = 2,355.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.12/3,762.18 = 2,355.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.12x = 3,762.18 × 2,355.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.12x = 8,863,244.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,863,244.62/2,508.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,533.82

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