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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.76, 3,452.63 and 2,152.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.76, 3,452.63 and 2,152.98 is: 2,964.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.76 : 3,452.63 = 2,152.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.76/3,452.63 = 2,152.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.76x = 3,452.63 × 2,152.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.76x = 7,433,432.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,433,432.57/2,507.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,964.17

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