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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.93, 3,809.63 and 2,131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.93, 3,809.63 and 2,131.52 is: 3,199.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.93 : 3,809.63 = 2,131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.93/3,809.63 = 2,131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.93x = 3,809.63 × 2,131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.93x = 8,120,272.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,120,272.83/2,537.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,199.57

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