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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.91, 3,815.55 and 2,054.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.91, 3,815.55 and 2,054.34 is: 3,088.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.91 : 3,815.55 = 2,054.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.91/3,815.55 = 2,054.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.91x = 3,815.55 × 2,054.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.91x = 7,838,436.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,838,436.99/2,537.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.54

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