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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.74, 3,743.96 and 2,432.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.74, 3,743.96 and 2,432.14 is: 3,625.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.74 : 3,743.96 = 2,432.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.74/3,743.96 = 2,432.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.74x = 3,743.96 × 2,432.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.74x = 9,105,813.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,105,813.35/2,511.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,625.30

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