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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,553.52, 3,521.10 and 2,329.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,553.52, 3,521.10 and 2,329.96 is: 3,212.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,553.52 : 3,521.10 = 2,329.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,553.52/3,521.10 = 2,329.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,553.52x = 3,521.10 × 2,329.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,553.52x = 8,204,022.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,204,022.16/2,553.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,212.83

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