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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.89, 3,770.97 and 2,375.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.89, 3,770.97 and 2,375.38 is: 3,563.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.89 : 3,770.97 = 2,375.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.89/3,770.97 = 2,375.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.89x = 3,770.97 × 2,375.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.89x = 8,957,486.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,957,486.72/2,513.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.20

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