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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.21, 4,109.52 and 2,601.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.21, 4,109.52 and 2,601.53 is: 3,877.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.21 : 4,109.52 = 2,601.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.21/4,109.52 = 2,601.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.21x = 4,109.52 × 2,601.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.21x = 10,691,039.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,691,039.57/2,757.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,877.48

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