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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.40, 3,806.10 and 2,310.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.40, 3,806.10 and 2,310.60 is: 3,465.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.40 : 3,806.10 = 2,310.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.40/3,806.10 = 2,310.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.40x = 3,806.10 × 2,310.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.40x = 8,794,374.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,794,374.66/2,537.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.90

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