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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.25, 3,503.55 and 2,119.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.25, 3,503.55 and 2,119.83 is: 2,927.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.25 : 3,503.55 = 2,119.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.25/3,503.55 = 2,119.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.25x = 3,503.55 × 2,119.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.25x = 7,426,930.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,426,930.40/2,537.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,927.16

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