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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.53, 4,055.37 and 2,523.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.53, 4,055.37 and 2,523.15 is: 3,787.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.53 : 4,055.37 = 2,523.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.53/4,055.37 = 2,523.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.53x = 4,055.37 × 2,523.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.53x = 10,232,297.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,232,297.35/2,701.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.60

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