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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,517.08, 3,760.71 and 2,430.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,517.08, 3,760.71 and 2,430.95 is: 3,632.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,517.08 : 3,760.71 = 2,430.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,517.08/3,760.71 = 2,430.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,517.08x = 3,760.71 × 2,430.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,517.08x = 9,142,079.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,142,079.17/2,517.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,632.02

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