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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.90, 3,772.48 and 2,376.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.90, 3,772.48 and 2,376.38 is: 3,564.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.90 : 3,772.48 = 2,376.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.90/3,772.48 = 2,376.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.90x = 3,772.48 × 2,376.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.90x = 8,964,846.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,964,846.02/2,514.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.69

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