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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,575.32, 3,860.91 and 2,370.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,575.32, 3,860.91 and 2,370.27 is: 3,553.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,575.32 : 3,860.91 = 2,370.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,575.32/3,860.91 = 2,370.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,575.32x = 3,860.91 × 2,370.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,575.32x = 9,151,399.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,151,399.15/2,575.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.50

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