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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.91, 3,834.70 and 2,092.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.91, 3,834.70 and 2,092.81 is: 3,153.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.91 : 3,834.70 = 2,092.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.91/3,834.70 = 2,092.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.91x = 3,834.70 × 2,092.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.91x = 8,025,294.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,025,294.14/2,544.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.47

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