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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,925.24, 4,024.54 and 2,553.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,925.24, 4,024.54 and 2,553.07 is: 3,512.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,925.24 : 4,024.54 = 2,553.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,925.24/4,024.54 = 2,553.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,925.24x = 4,024.54 × 2,553.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,925.24x = 10,274,932.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,274,932.34/2,925.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.51

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