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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715.37, 4,052.54 and 2,452.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715.37, 4,052.54 and 2,452.93 is: 3,660.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715.37 : 4,052.54 = 2,452.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715.37/4,052.54 = 2,452.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715.37x = 4,052.54 × 2,452.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715.37x = 9,940,574.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,940,574.55/2,715.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.86

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