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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.33, 3,752.13 and 2,425.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.33, 3,752.13 and 2,425.20 is: 3,623.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.33 : 3,752.13 = 2,425.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.33/3,752.13 = 2,425.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.33x = 3,752.13 × 2,425.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.33x = 9,099,665.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,099,665.68/2,511.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,623.44

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