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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.16, 3,834.48 and 2,171.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.16, 3,834.48 and 2,171.84 is: 3,260.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.16 : 3,834.48 = 2,171.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.16/3,834.48 = 2,171.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.16x = 3,834.48 × 2,171.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.16x = 8,327,877.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,327,877.04/2,554.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.52

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