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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,575.42, 3,830.00 and 2,493.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,575.42, 3,830.00 and 2,493.41 is: 3,708.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,575.42 : 3,830.00 = 2,493.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,575.42/3,830.00 = 2,493.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,575.42x = 3,830.00 × 2,493.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,575.42x = 9,549,728.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,549,728.68/2,575.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.03

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