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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,653.98, 3,990.72 and 2,547.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,653.98, 3,990.72 and 2,547.06 is: 3,829.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,653.98 : 3,990.72 = 2,547.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,653.98/3,990.72 = 2,547.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,653.98x = 3,990.72 × 2,547.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,653.98x = 10,164,603.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,164,603.28/2,653.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.95

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