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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.96, 3,797.16 and 2,112.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.96, 3,797.16 and 2,112.96 is: 3,152.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.96 : 3,797.16 = 2,112.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.96/3,797.16 = 2,112.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.96x = 3,797.16 × 2,112.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.96x = 8,023,247.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,023,247.19/2,544.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.60

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