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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534.45, 3,795.89 and 2,071.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534.45, 3,795.89 and 2,071.53 is: 3,102.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534.45 : 3,795.89 = 2,071.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534.45/3,795.89 = 2,071.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534.45x = 3,795.89 × 2,071.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534.45x = 7,863,289.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,863,289.65/2,534.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.57

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