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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.55, 4,052.63 and 2,655.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.55, 4,052.63 and 2,655.38 is: 3,983.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.55 : 4,052.63 = 2,655.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.55/4,052.63 = 2,655.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.55x = 4,052.63 × 2,655.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.55x = 10,761,289.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,761,289.42/2,701.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,983.37

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