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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.14, 3,499.26 and 2,253.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.14, 3,499.26 and 2,253.85 is: 3,108.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.14 : 3,499.26 = 2,253.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.14/3,499.26 = 2,253.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.14x = 3,499.26 × 2,253.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.14x = 7,886,807.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,886,807.15/2,537.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.54

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