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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.26, 3,768.35 and 2,375.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.26, 3,768.35 and 2,375.61 is: 3,569.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.26 : 3,768.35 = 2,375.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.26/3,768.35 = 2,375.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.26x = 3,768.35 × 2,375.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.26x = 8,952,118.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,952,118.07/2,508.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.06

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