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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.27, 3,493.79 and 2,389.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.27, 3,493.79 and 2,389.31 is: 3,290.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.27 : 3,493.79 = 2,389.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.27/3,493.79 = 2,389.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.27x = 3,493.79 × 2,389.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.27x = 8,347,717.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,347,717.97/2,537.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,290.05

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