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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.11, 3,828.44 and 1,456.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.11, 3,828.44 and 1,456.11 is: 2,182.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.11 : 3,828.44 = 1,456.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.11/3,828.44 = 1,456.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.11x = 3,828.44 × 1,456.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.11x = 5,574,603.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,574,603.35/2,554.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,182.61

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