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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.52, 3,522.48 and 2,330.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.52, 3,522.48 and 2,330.96 is: 3,214.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.52 : 3,522.48 = 2,330.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.52/3,522.48 = 2,330.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.52x = 3,522.48 × 2,330.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.52x = 8,210,759.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,210,759.98/2,554.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,214.21

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