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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,543.44, 3,817.88 and 2,252.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,543.44, 3,817.88 and 2,252.74 is: 3,381.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,543.44 : 3,817.88 = 2,252.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,543.44/3,817.88 = 2,252.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,543.44x = 3,817.88 × 2,252.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,543.44x = 8,600,690.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,600,690.99/2,543.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.52

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