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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,810.08, 4,212.84 and 2,502.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,810.08, 4,212.84 and 2,502.53 is: 3,751.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,810.08 : 4,212.84 = 2,502.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,810.08/4,212.84 = 2,502.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,810.08x = 4,212.84 × 2,502.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,810.08x = 10,542,758.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,542,758.49/2,810.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,751.76

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