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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.23, 3,817.01 and 2,055.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.23, 3,817.01 and 2,055.08 is: 3,083.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.23 : 3,817.01 = 2,055.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.23/3,817.01 = 2,055.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.23x = 3,817.01 × 2,055.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.23x = 7,844,275.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,844,275.59/2,544.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.16

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