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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.80, 3,503.70 and 2,380.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.80, 3,503.70 and 2,380.93 is: 3,287.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.80 : 3,503.70 = 2,380.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.80/3,503.70 = 2,380.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.80x = 3,503.70 × 2,380.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.80x = 8,342,064.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,342,064.44/2,537.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.12

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