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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.83, 3,757.35 and 2,428.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.83, 3,757.35 and 2,428.70 is: 3,628.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.83 : 3,757.35 = 2,428.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.83/3,757.35 = 2,428.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.83x = 3,757.35 × 2,428.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.83x = 9,125,475.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,125,475.95/2,514.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,628.67

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