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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.84, 3,652.61 and 2,253.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.84, 3,652.61 and 2,253.69 is: 3,103.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.84 : 3,652.61 = 2,253.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.84/3,652.61 = 2,253.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.84x = 3,652.61 × 2,253.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.84x = 8,231,839.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,231,839.36/2,652.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,103.03

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