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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,551.38, 3,522.33 and 2,045.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,551.38, 3,522.33 and 2,045.94 is: 2,824.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,551.38 : 3,522.33 = 2,045.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,551.38/3,522.33 = 2,045.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,551.38x = 3,522.33 × 2,045.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,551.38x = 7,206,475.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,206,475.84/2,551.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,824.54

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