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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.28, 3,828.36 and 1,321.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.28, 3,828.36 and 1,321.04 is: 1,979.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.28 : 3,828.36 = 1,321.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.28/3,828.36 = 1,321.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.28x = 3,828.36 × 1,321.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.28x = 5,057,416.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,057,416.69/2,554.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,979.98

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