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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,023.76, 4,170.24 and 2,553.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,023.76, 4,170.24 and 2,553.96 is: 3,522.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,023.76 : 4,170.24 = 2,553.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,023.76/4,170.24 = 2,553.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,023.76x = 4,170.24 × 2,553.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,023.76x = 10,650,626.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,650,626.15/3,023.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.31

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