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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715.53, 4,076.33 and 2,537.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715.53, 4,076.33 and 2,537.07 is: 3,808.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715.53 : 4,076.33 = 2,537.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715.53/4,076.33 = 2,537.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715.53x = 4,076.33 × 2,537.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715.53x = 10,341,929.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,341,929.51/2,715.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.45

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