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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.03, 3,828.38 and 1,732.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.03, 3,828.38 and 1,732.35 is: 2,596.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.03 : 3,828.38 = 1,732.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.03/3,828.38 = 1,732.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.03x = 3,828.38 × 1,732.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.03x = 6,632,085.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,632,085.43/2,554.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,596.72

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