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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.09, 3,828.41 and 1,456.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.09, 3,828.41 and 1,456.09 is: 2,182.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.09 : 3,828.41 = 1,456.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.09/3,828.41 = 1,456.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.09x = 3,828.41 × 1,456.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.09x = 5,574,509.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,574,509.52/2,554.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,182.58

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