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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631.15, 3,939.98 and 2,553.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631.15, 3,939.98 and 2,553.29 is: 3,823.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631.15 : 3,939.98 = 2,553.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631.15/3,939.98 = 2,553.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631.15x = 3,939.98 × 2,553.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631.15x = 10,059,911.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,059,911.53/2,631.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,823.39

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