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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.55, 3,464.72 and 2,362.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.55, 3,464.72 and 2,362.75 is: 3,263.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.55 : 3,464.72 = 2,362.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.55/3,464.72 = 2,362.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.55x = 3,464.72 × 2,362.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.55x = 8,186,255.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,186,255.37/2,508.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.34

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