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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.20, 3,827.99 and 1,071.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.20, 3,827.99 and 1,071.74 is: 1,606.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.20 : 3,827.99 = 1,071.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.20/3,827.99 = 1,071.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.20x = 3,827.99 × 1,071.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.20x = 4,102,622.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,102,622.25/2,554.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.23

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