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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.48, 4,131.66 and 2,533.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.48, 4,131.66 and 2,533.16 is: 3,801.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.48 : 4,131.66 = 2,533.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.48/4,131.66 = 2,533.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.48x = 4,131.66 × 2,533.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.48x = 10,466,155.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,466,155.85/2,753.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.06

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