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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.09, 3,747.53 and 2,337.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.09, 3,747.53 and 2,337.80 is: 3,486.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.09 : 3,747.53 = 2,337.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.09/3,747.53 = 2,337.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.09x = 3,747.53 × 2,337.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.09x = 8,760,962.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,760,962.74/2,513.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.13

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