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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.92, 3,804.56 and 2,150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.92, 3,804.56 and 2,150.44 is: 3,223.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.92 : 3,804.56 = 2,150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.92/3,804.56 = 2,150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.92x = 3,804.56 × 2,150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.92x = 8,181,478.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,181,478.01/2,537.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,223.69

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