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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.34, 3,832.11 and 822.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.34, 3,832.11 and 822.96 is: 1,234.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.34 : 3,832.11 = 822.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.34/3,832.11 = 822.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.34x = 3,832.11 × 822.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.34x = 3,153,673.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,153,673.25/2,554.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.64

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