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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.99, 3,767.37 and 2,398.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.99, 3,767.37 and 2,398.08 is: 3,600.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.99 : 3,767.37 = 2,398.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.99/3,767.37 = 2,398.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.99x = 3,767.37 × 2,398.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.99x = 9,034,454.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,034,454.65/2,508.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,600.83

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