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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,509.28, 3,760.68 and 2,164.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,509.28, 3,760.68 and 2,164.76 is: 3,244.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,509.28 : 3,760.68 = 2,164.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,509.28/3,760.68 = 2,164.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,509.28x = 3,760.68 × 2,164.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,509.28x = 8,140,969.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,140,969.64/2,509.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.34

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