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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.53, 4,093.71 and 2,537.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.53, 4,093.71 and 2,537.10 is: 3,505.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.53 : 4,093.71 = 2,537.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.53/4,093.71 = 2,537.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.53x = 4,093.71 × 2,537.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.53x = 10,386,151.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,386,151.64/2,962.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.84

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