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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,551.37, 3,523.26 and 2,413.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,551.37, 3,523.26 and 2,413.29 is: 3,332.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,551.37 : 3,523.26 = 2,413.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,551.37/3,523.26 = 2,413.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,551.37x = 3,523.26 × 2,413.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,551.37x = 8,502,648.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,502,648.13/2,551.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.59

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