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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.25, 4,022.52 and 2,507.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.25, 4,022.52 and 2,507.34 is: 3,760.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.25 : 4,022.52 = 2,507.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.25/4,022.52 = 2,507.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.25x = 4,022.52 × 2,507.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.25x = 10,085,825.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,085,825.30/2,682.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,760.21

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