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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,553.81, 3,832.98 and 1,322.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,553.81, 3,832.98 and 1,322.10 is: 1,984.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,553.81 : 3,832.98 = 1,322.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,553.81/3,832.98 = 1,322.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,553.81x = 3,832.98 × 1,322.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,553.81x = 5,067,582.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,067,582.86/2,553.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,984.32

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