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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,832.76, 3,899.51 and 2,457.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,832.76, 3,899.51 and 2,457.53 is: 3,382.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832.76 : 3,899.51 = 2,457.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832.76/3,899.51 = 2,457.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832.76x = 3,899.51 × 2,457.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832.76x = 9,583,150.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,583,150.52/2,832.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.97

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