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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.57, 3,504.26 and 2,399.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.57, 3,504.26 and 2,399.52 is: 3,313.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.57 : 3,504.26 = 2,399.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.57/3,504.26 = 2,399.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.57x = 3,504.26 × 2,399.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.57x = 8,408,541.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,408,541.96/2,537.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,313.62

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