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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,515.08, 3,751.36 and 2,370.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,515.08, 3,751.36 and 2,370.52 is: 3,535.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,515.08 : 3,751.36 = 2,370.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,515.08/3,751.36 = 2,370.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,515.08x = 3,751.36 × 2,370.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,515.08x = 8,892,673.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,892,673.91/2,515.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.74

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