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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,531.24, 3,766.93 and 2,439.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,531.24, 3,766.93 and 2,439.08 is: 3,629.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,531.24 : 3,766.93 = 2,439.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,531.24/3,766.93 = 2,439.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,531.24x = 3,766.93 × 2,439.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,531.24x = 9,187,843.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,187,843.62/2,531.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,629.78

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