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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.54, 4,457.23 and 2,538.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.54, 4,457.23 and 2,538.74 is: 3,802.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.54 : 4,457.23 = 2,538.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.54/4,457.23 = 2,538.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.54x = 4,457.23 × 2,538.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.54x = 11,315,752.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,315,752.89/2,975.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.93

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