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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.64, 3,807.04 and 2,508.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.64, 3,807.04 and 2,508.90 is: 3,741.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.64 : 3,807.04 = 2,508.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.64/3,807.04 = 2,508.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.64x = 3,807.04 × 2,508.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.64x = 9,551,482.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,551,482.66/2,552.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.81

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