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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.33, 3,750.64 and 2,424.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.33, 3,750.64 and 2,424.20 is: 3,621.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.33 : 3,750.64 = 2,424.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.33/3,750.64 = 2,424.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.33x = 3,750.64 × 2,424.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.33x = 9,092,276.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,092,276.67/2,510.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.95

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