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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.65, 3,745.29 and 2,553.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.65, 3,745.29 and 2,553.83 is: 3,540.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.65 : 3,745.29 = 2,553.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.65/3,745.29 = 2,553.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.65x = 3,745.29 × 2,553.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.65x = 9,564,833.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,564,833.96/2,701.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.37

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