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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.88, 3,741.12 and 2,432.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.88, 3,741.12 and 2,432.88 is: 3,620.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.88 : 3,741.12 = 2,432.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.88/3,741.12 = 2,432.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.88x = 3,741.12 × 2,432.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.88x = 9,101,696.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,101,696.03/2,513.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620.58

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