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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.79, 3,504.56 and 2,399.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.79, 3,504.56 and 2,399.73 is: 3,313.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.79 : 3,504.56 = 2,399.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.79/3,504.56 = 2,399.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.79x = 3,504.56 × 2,399.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.79x = 8,409,997.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,409,997.77/2,537.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,313.91

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