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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.94, 3,737.97 and 2,385.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.94, 3,737.97 and 2,385.01 is: 3,553.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.94 : 3,737.97 = 2,385.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.94/3,737.97 = 2,385.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.94x = 3,737.97 × 2,385.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.94x = 8,915,095.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,915,095.83/2,508.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.33

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