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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,538.91, 3,817.05 and 2,055.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,538.91, 3,817.05 and 2,055.34 is: 3,090.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,538.91 : 3,817.05 = 2,055.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,538.91/3,817.05 = 2,055.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,538.91x = 3,817.05 × 2,055.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,538.91x = 7,845,335.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,845,335.55/2,538.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.04

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