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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.36, 3,814.27 and 2,239.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.36, 3,814.27 and 2,239.68 is: 3,344.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.36 : 3,814.27 = 2,239.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.36/3,814.27 = 2,239.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.36x = 3,814.27 × 2,239.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.36x = 8,542,744.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,542,744.23/2,554.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.38

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