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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.60, 3,812.69 and 2,247.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.60, 3,812.69 and 2,247.40 is: 3,354.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.60 : 3,812.69 = 2,247.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.60/3,812.69 = 2,247.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.60x = 3,812.69 × 2,247.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.60x = 8,568,639.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,568,639.51/2,554.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.20

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