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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.16, 3,795.24 and 2,553.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.16, 3,795.24 and 2,553.52 is: 3,522.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.16 : 3,795.24 = 2,553.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.16/3,795.24 = 2,553.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.16x = 3,795.24 × 2,553.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.16x = 9,691,221.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,691,221.24/2,751.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.59

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