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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,516.44, 3,749.15 and 2,392.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,516.44, 3,749.15 and 2,392.51 is: 3,564.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,516.44 : 3,749.15 = 2,392.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,516.44/3,749.15 = 2,392.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,516.44x = 3,749.15 × 2,392.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,516.44x = 8,969,878.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,969,878.87/2,516.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.51

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