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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.34, 3,809.32 and 2,227.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.34, 3,809.32 and 2,227.10 is: 3,321.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.34 : 3,809.32 = 2,227.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.34/3,809.32 = 2,227.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.34x = 3,809.32 × 2,227.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.34x = 8,483,736.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,483,736.57/2,554.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,321.30

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