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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,909.37, 4,013.13 and 2,537.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,909.37, 4,013.13 and 2,537.24 is: 3,499.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,909.37 : 4,013.13 = 2,537.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,909.37/4,013.13 = 2,537.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,909.37x = 4,013.13 × 2,537.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,909.37x = 10,182,273.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,182,273.96/2,909.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.82

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