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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.80, 3,832.20 and 2,190.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.80, 3,832.20 and 2,190.30 is: 3,285.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.80 : 3,832.20 = 2,190.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.80/3,832.20 = 2,190.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.80x = 3,832.20 × 2,190.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.80x = 8,393,667.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,393,667.66/2,554.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.45

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