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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535.79, 3,501.78 and 2,397.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535.79, 3,501.78 and 2,397.74 is: 3,311.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535.79 : 3,501.78 = 2,397.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535.79/3,501.78 = 2,397.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535.79x = 3,501.78 × 2,397.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535.79x = 8,396,344.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,396,344.96/2,535.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,311.14

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