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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.82, 3,462.75 and 2,391.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.82, 3,462.75 and 2,391.64 is: 3,301.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.82 : 3,462.75 = 2,391.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.82/3,462.75 = 2,391.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.82x = 3,462.75 × 2,391.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.82x = 8,281,651.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,281,651.41/2,508.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.01

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