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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.48, 3,477.16 and 2,375.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.48, 3,477.16 and 2,375.68 is: 3,276.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.48 : 3,477.16 = 2,375.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.48/3,477.16 = 2,375.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.48x = 3,477.16 × 2,375.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.48x = 8,260,619.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,260,619.47/2,521.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276.10

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