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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,509.94, 3,757.52 and 2,403.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,509.94, 3,757.52 and 2,403.02 is: 3,597.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,509.94 : 3,757.52 = 2,403.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,509.94/3,757.52 = 2,403.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,509.94x = 3,757.52 × 2,403.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,509.94x = 9,029,395.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,029,395.71/2,509.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,597.45

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