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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.78, 3,499.94 and 2,390.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.78, 3,499.94 and 2,390.15 is: 3,296.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.78 : 3,499.94 = 2,390.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.78/3,499.94 = 2,390.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.78x = 3,499.94 × 2,390.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.78x = 8,365,396.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,365,396.32/2,537.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,296.35

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