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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,553.34, 3,525.24 and 1,992.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,553.34, 3,525.24 and 1,992.82 is: 2,751.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,553.34 : 3,525.24 = 1,992.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,553.34/3,525.24 = 1,992.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,553.34x = 3,525.24 × 1,992.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,553.34x = 7,025,168.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,025,168.78/2,553.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,751.36

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