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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,553.23, 3,521.53 and 2,199.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,553.23, 3,521.53 and 2,199.76 is: 3,034.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,553.23 : 3,521.53 = 2,199.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,553.23/3,521.53 = 2,199.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,553.23x = 3,521.53 × 2,199.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,553.23x = 7,746,520.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,746,520.83/2,553.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.01

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