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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.90, 3,748.94 and 2,376.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.90, 3,748.94 and 2,376.82 is: 3,545.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.90 : 3,748.94 = 2,376.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.90/3,748.94 = 2,376.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.90x = 3,748.94 × 2,376.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.90x = 8,910,536.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,910,536.83/2,512.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,545.92

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