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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,533.52, 3,493.36 and 2,134.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,533.52, 3,493.36 and 2,134.59 is: 2,943.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,533.52 : 3,493.36 = 2,134.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,533.52/3,493.36 = 2,134.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,533.52x = 3,493.36 × 2,134.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,533.52x = 7,456,891.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,456,891.32/2,533.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,943.29

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