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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.39, 3,502.57 and 2,271.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.39, 3,502.57 and 2,271.36 is: 3,135.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.39 : 3,502.57 = 2,271.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.39/3,502.57 = 2,271.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.39x = 3,502.57 × 2,271.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.39x = 7,955,597.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,955,597.40/2,537.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,135.35

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