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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,533.52, 3,766.08 and 2,458.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,533.52, 3,766.08 and 2,458.77 is: 3,654.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,533.52 : 3,766.08 = 2,458.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,533.52/3,766.08 = 2,458.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,533.52x = 3,766.08 × 2,458.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,533.52x = 9,259,924.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,259,924.52/2,533.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,654.97

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