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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,950.64, 5,453.10 and 2,553.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,950.64, 5,453.10 and 2,553.12 is: 3,524.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,950.64 : 5,453.10 = 2,553.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,950.64/5,453.10 = 2,553.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,950.64x = 5,453.10 × 2,553.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,950.64x = 13,922,418.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,922,418.67/3,950.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.09

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