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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.76, 3,849.53 and 2,102.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.76, 3,849.53 and 2,102.68 is: 3,168.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.76 : 3,849.53 = 2,102.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.76/3,849.53 = 2,102.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.76x = 3,849.53 × 2,102.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.76x = 8,094,299.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,094,299.98/2,554.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.33

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