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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.01, 4,124.66 and 2,451.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.01, 4,124.66 and 2,451.69 is: 3,673.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.01 : 4,124.66 = 2,451.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.01/4,124.66 = 2,451.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.01x = 4,124.66 × 2,451.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.01x = 10,112,375.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,112,375.42/2,753.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.21

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