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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.75, 3,457.76 and 2,358.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.75, 3,457.76 and 2,358.27 is: 3,250.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.75 : 3,457.76 = 2,358.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.75/3,457.76 = 2,358.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.75x = 3,457.76 × 2,358.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.75x = 8,154,319.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,154,319.88/2,508.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.35

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