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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,553.24, 3,823.38 and 2,039.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,553.24, 3,823.38 and 2,039.16 is: 3,053.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,553.24 : 3,823.38 = 2,039.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,553.24/3,823.38 = 2,039.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,553.24x = 3,823.38 × 2,039.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,553.24x = 7,796,483.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,796,483.56/2,553.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.56

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