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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.83, 3,755.86 and 2,427.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.83, 3,755.86 and 2,427.70 is: 3,627.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.83 : 3,755.86 = 2,427.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.83/3,755.86 = 2,427.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.83x = 3,755.86 × 2,427.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.83x = 9,118,101.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,118,101.32/2,513.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,627.17

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