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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.02, 4,134.59 and 1,523.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.02, 4,134.59 and 1,523.49 is: 2,286.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.02 : 4,134.59 = 1,523.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.02/4,134.59 = 1,523.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.02x = 4,134.59 × 1,523.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.02x = 6,298,998.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,298,998.90/2,755.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,286.37

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