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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.32, 3,755.11 and 2,427.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.32, 3,755.11 and 2,427.20 is: 3,626.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.32 : 3,755.11 = 2,427.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.32/3,755.11 = 2,427.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.32x = 3,755.11 × 2,427.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.32x = 9,114,402.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,114,402.99/2,513.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,626.44

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