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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,539.32, 3,497.00 and 2,381.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,539.32, 3,497.00 and 2,381.11 is: 3,279.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,539.32 : 3,497.00 = 2,381.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,539.32/3,497.00 = 2,381.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,539.32x = 3,497.00 × 2,381.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,539.32x = 8,326,715.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,326,715.26/2,539.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,279.11

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