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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.38, 3,526.47 and 2,048.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.38, 3,526.47 and 2,048.94 is: 2,828.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.38 : 3,526.47 = 2,048.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.38/3,526.47 = 2,048.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.38x = 3,526.47 × 2,048.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.38x = 7,225,525.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,225,525.44/2,554.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,828.68

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