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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,915.52, 4,362.73 and 2,509.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,915.52, 4,362.73 and 2,509.54 is: 3,755.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,915.52 : 4,362.73 = 2,509.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,915.52/4,362.73 = 2,509.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,915.52x = 4,362.73 × 2,509.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,915.52x = 10,948,445.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,948,445.44/2,915.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,755.23

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