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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.48, 3,828.12 and 2,032.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.48, 3,828.12 and 2,032.17 is: 3,045.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.48 : 3,828.12 = 2,032.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.48/3,828.12 = 2,032.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.48x = 3,828.12 × 2,032.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.48x = 7,779,390.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,779,390.62/2,554.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.39

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