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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.58, 5,206.06 and 2,537.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.58, 5,206.06 and 2,537.90 is: 3,801.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.58 : 5,206.06 = 2,537.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.58/5,206.06 = 2,537.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.58x = 5,206.06 × 2,537.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.58x = 13,212,459.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,212,459.67/3,475.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.51

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