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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,553.39, 3,823.74 and 2,092.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,553.39, 3,823.74 and 2,092.32 is: 3,133.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,553.39 : 3,823.74 = 2,092.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,553.39/3,823.74 = 2,092.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,553.39x = 3,823.74 × 2,092.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,553.39x = 8,000,487.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,000,487.68/2,553.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.28

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