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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.45, 3,523.44 and 2,062.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.45, 3,523.44 and 2,062.39 is: 2,844.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.45 : 3,523.44 = 2,062.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.45/3,523.44 = 2,062.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.45x = 3,523.44 × 2,062.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.45x = 7,266,707.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,266,707.42/2,554.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,844.72

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