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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,533.82, 3,792.08 and 2,123.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,533.82, 3,792.08 and 2,123.42 is: 3,177.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,533.82 : 3,792.08 = 2,123.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,533.82/3,792.08 = 2,123.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,533.82x = 3,792.08 × 2,123.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,533.82x = 8,052,164.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,052,164.86/2,533.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,177.88

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