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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.40, 3,828.60 and 2,527.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.40, 3,828.60 and 2,527.04 is: 3,787.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.40 : 3,828.60 = 2,527.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.40/3,828.60 = 2,527.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.40x = 3,828.60 × 2,527.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.40x = 9,675,025.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,675,025.34/2,554.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.59

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