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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.89, 3,769.47 and 2,374.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.89, 3,769.47 and 2,374.38 is: 3,561.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.89 : 3,769.47 = 2,374.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.89/3,769.47 = 2,374.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.89x = 3,769.47 × 2,374.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.89x = 8,950,154.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,950,154.18/2,512.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.70

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