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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,756.02, 4,111.68 and 2,530.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,756.02, 4,111.68 and 2,530.23 is: 3,774.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,756.02 : 4,111.68 = 2,530.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,756.02/4,111.68 = 2,530.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,756.02x = 4,111.68 × 2,530.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,756.02x = 10,403,496.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,403,496.09/2,756.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,774.83

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