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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.83, 3,754.37 and 2,426.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.83, 3,754.37 and 2,426.70 is: 3,625.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.83 : 3,754.37 = 2,426.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.83/3,754.37 = 2,426.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.83x = 3,754.37 × 2,426.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.83x = 9,110,729.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,110,729.68/2,512.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,625.68

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