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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.26, 3,848.77 and 2,102.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.26, 3,848.77 and 2,102.18 is: 3,167.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.26 : 3,848.77 = 2,102.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.26/3,848.77 = 2,102.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.26x = 3,848.77 × 2,102.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.26x = 8,090,790.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,090,790.70/2,554.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.57

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