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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,533.98, 3,495.51 and 2,364.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,533.98, 3,495.51 and 2,364.90 is: 3,262.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,533.98 : 3,495.51 = 2,364.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,533.98/3,495.51 = 2,364.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,533.98x = 3,495.51 × 2,364.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,533.98x = 8,266,531.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,266,531.60/2,533.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.27

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