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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.20, 3,806.52 and 2,351.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.20, 3,806.52 and 2,351.44 is: 3,527.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.20 : 3,806.52 = 2,351.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.20/3,806.52 = 2,351.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.20x = 3,806.52 × 2,351.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.20x = 8,950,803.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,950,803.39/2,537.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.83

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