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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.69, 3,755.65 and 2,401.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.69, 3,755.65 and 2,401.77 is: 3,595.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.69 : 3,755.65 = 2,401.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.69/3,755.65 = 2,401.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.69x = 3,755.65 × 2,401.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.69x = 9,020,207.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,020,207.50/2,508.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.58

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