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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,553.12, 3,818.88 and 2,388.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,553.12, 3,818.88 and 2,388.96 is: 3,573.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,553.12 : 3,818.88 = 2,388.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,553.12/3,818.88 = 2,388.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,553.12x = 3,818.88 × 2,388.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,553.12x = 9,123,151.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,123,151.56/2,553.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.33

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