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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,533.14, 3,802.44 and 2,126.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,533.14, 3,802.44 and 2,126.72 is: 3,192.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,533.14 : 3,802.44 = 2,126.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,533.14/3,802.44 = 2,126.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,533.14x = 3,802.44 × 2,126.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,533.14x = 8,086,742.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,086,742.68/2,533.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,192.38

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