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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,509.25, 3,760.38 and 2,075.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,509.25, 3,760.38 and 2,075.72 is: 3,110.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,509.25 : 3,760.38 = 2,075.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,509.25/3,760.38 = 2,075.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,509.25x = 3,760.38 × 2,075.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,509.25x = 7,805,477.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,805,477.17/2,509.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.69

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