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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,756.51, 4,155.42 and 2,573.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,756.51, 4,155.42 and 2,573.21 is: 3,879.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,756.51 : 4,155.42 = 2,573.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,756.51/4,155.42 = 2,573.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,756.51x = 4,155.42 × 2,573.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,756.51x = 10,692,747.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,692,747.52/2,756.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,879.09

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