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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,553.45, 3,522.06 and 2,061.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,553.45, 3,522.06 and 2,061.39 is: 2,843.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,553.45 : 3,522.06 = 2,061.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,553.45/3,522.06 = 2,061.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,553.45x = 3,522.06 × 2,061.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,553.45x = 7,260,339.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,260,339.26/2,553.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,843.34

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