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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.47, 3,756.53 and 1,533.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.47, 3,756.53 and 1,533.25 is: 2,302.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.47 : 3,756.53 = 1,533.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.47/3,756.53 = 1,533.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.47x = 3,756.53 × 1,533.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.47x = 5,759,699.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,759,699.62/2,501.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.53

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