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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,331.53, 4,997.40 and 2,552.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,331.53, 4,997.40 and 2,552.95 is: 3,829.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,331.53 : 4,997.40 = 2,552.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,331.53/4,997.40 = 2,552.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,331.53x = 4,997.40 × 2,552.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,331.53x = 12,758,109.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,758,109.00/3,331.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.50

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