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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.85, 3,502.67 and 1,876.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.85, 3,502.67 and 1,876.62 is: 2,590.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.85 : 3,502.67 = 1,876.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.85/3,502.67 = 1,876.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.85x = 3,502.67 × 1,876.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.85x = 6,573,180.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,573,180.58/2,537.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590.06

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