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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,517.62, 3,751.12 and 2,376.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,517.62, 3,751.12 and 2,376.14 is: 3,540.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,517.62 : 3,751.12 = 2,376.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,517.62/3,751.12 = 2,376.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,517.62x = 3,751.12 × 2,376.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,517.62x = 8,913,191.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,913,191.59/2,517.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.33

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