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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,533.56, 3,475.20 and 2,492.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,533.56, 3,475.20 and 2,492.28 is: 3,418.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,533.56 : 3,475.20 = 2,492.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,533.56/3,475.20 = 2,492.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,533.56x = 3,475.20 × 2,492.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,533.56x = 8,661,171.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,661,171.46/2,533.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,418.58

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