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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,553.32, 3,834.61 and 2,347.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,553.32, 3,834.61 and 2,347.52 is: 3,525.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,553.32 : 3,834.61 = 2,347.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,553.32/3,834.61 = 2,347.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,553.32x = 3,834.61 × 2,347.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,553.32x = 9,001,798.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,001,798.63/2,553.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.52

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