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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.40, 3,825.92 and 2,492.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.40, 3,825.92 and 2,492.32 is: 3,732.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.40 : 3,825.92 = 2,492.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.40/3,825.92 = 2,492.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.40x = 3,825.92 × 2,492.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.40x = 9,535,416.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,535,416.93/2,554.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,732.94

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