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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.76, 3,830.19 and 1,321.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.76, 3,830.19 and 1,321.39 is: 1,981.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.76 : 3,830.19 = 1,321.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.76/3,830.19 = 1,321.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.76x = 3,830.19 × 1,321.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.76x = 5,061,174.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,061,174.76/2,554.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981.08

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