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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.78, 3,767.96 and 2,349.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.78, 3,767.96 and 2,349.02 is: 3,504.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.78 : 3,767.96 = 2,349.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.78/3,767.96 = 2,349.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.78x = 3,767.96 × 2,349.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.78x = 8,851,013.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,851,013.40/2,525.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.27

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