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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,809.08, 4,211.34 and 2,501.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,809.08, 4,211.34 and 2,501.53 is: 3,750.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,809.08 : 4,211.34 = 2,501.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,809.08/4,211.34 = 2,501.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,809.08x = 4,211.34 × 2,501.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,809.08x = 10,534,811.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,534,811.20/2,809.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,750.27

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