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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,953.52, 4,075.82 and 1,711.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,953.52, 4,075.82 and 1,711.52 is: 2,361.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,953.52 : 4,075.82 = 1,711.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,953.52/4,075.82 = 1,711.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,953.52x = 4,075.82 × 1,711.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,953.52x = 6,975,847.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,975,847.45/2,953.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,361.88

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