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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,518.44, 3,752.12 and 2,394.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,518.44, 3,752.12 and 2,394.52 is: 3,567.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,518.44 : 3,752.12 = 2,394.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,518.44/3,752.12 = 2,394.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,518.44x = 3,752.12 × 2,394.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,518.44x = 8,984,526.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,984,526.38/2,518.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.50

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