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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,518.97, 3,781.08 and 2,365.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,518.97, 3,781.08 and 2,365.88 is: 3,551.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,518.97 : 3,781.08 = 2,365.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,518.97/3,781.08 = 2,365.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,518.97x = 3,781.08 × 2,365.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,518.97x = 8,945,562.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,945,562.65/2,518.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.29

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