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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.15, 3,749.32 and 2,377.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.15, 3,749.32 and 2,377.07 is: 3,546.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.15 : 3,749.32 = 2,377.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.15/3,749.32 = 2,377.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.15x = 3,749.32 × 2,377.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.15x = 8,912,371.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,912,371.40/2,513.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.30

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