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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.01, 3,455.73 and 2,155.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.01, 3,455.73 and 2,155.23 is: 2,967.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.01 : 3,455.73 = 2,155.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.01/3,455.73 = 2,155.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.01x = 3,455.73 × 2,155.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.01x = 7,447,892.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,447,892.97/2,510.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,967.28

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