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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.46, 3,501.63 and 2,462.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.46, 3,501.63 and 2,462.94 is: 3,398.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.46 : 3,501.63 = 2,462.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.46/3,501.63 = 2,462.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.46x = 3,501.63 × 2,462.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.46x = 8,624,304.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,624,304.59/2,537.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.79

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