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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,553.48, 3,811.56 and 2,365.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,553.48, 3,811.56 and 2,365.68 is: 3,531.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,553.48 : 3,811.56 = 2,365.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,553.48/3,811.56 = 2,365.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,553.48x = 3,811.56 × 2,365.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,553.48x = 9,016,931.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,016,931.26/2,553.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.23

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