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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.75, 3,748.44 and 2,435.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.75, 3,748.44 and 2,435.13 is: 3,629.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.75 : 3,748.44 = 2,435.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.75/3,748.44 = 2,435.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.75x = 3,748.44 × 2,435.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.75x = 9,127,938.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,127,938.70/2,514.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,629.76

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