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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548.02, 3,824.73 and 2,141.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548.02, 3,824.73 and 2,141.55 is: 3,214.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548.02 : 3,824.73 = 2,141.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548.02/3,824.73 = 2,141.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548.02x = 3,824.73 × 2,141.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548.02x = 8,190,850.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,190,850.53/2,548.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,214.59

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