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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.38, 3,824.97 and 2,142.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.38, 3,824.97 and 2,142.54 is: 3,208.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.38 : 3,824.97 = 2,142.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.38/3,824.97 = 2,142.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.38x = 3,824.97 × 2,142.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.38x = 8,195,151.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,195,151.22/2,554.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,208.27

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