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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,575.10, 3,858.53 and 2,506.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,575.10, 3,858.53 and 2,506.76 is: 3,756.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,575.10 : 3,858.53 = 2,506.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,575.10/3,858.53 = 2,506.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,575.10x = 3,858.53 × 2,506.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,575.10x = 9,672,408.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,672,408.66/2,575.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.13

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