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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,716.53, 4,077.83 and 2,538.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,716.53, 4,077.83 and 2,538.07 is: 3,809.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,716.53 : 4,077.83 = 2,538.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,716.53/4,077.83 = 2,538.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,716.53x = 4,077.83 × 2,538.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,716.53x = 10,349,817.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,349,817.99/2,716.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.94

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