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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,532.77, 3,764.97 and 2,458.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,532.77, 3,764.97 and 2,458.02 is: 3,653.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,532.77 : 3,764.97 = 2,458.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,532.77/3,764.97 = 2,458.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,532.77x = 3,764.97 × 2,458.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,532.77x = 9,254,340.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,254,340.44/2,532.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.85

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