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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.84, 3,832.34 and 823.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.84, 3,832.34 and 823.64 is: 1,235.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.84 : 3,832.34 = 823.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.84/3,832.34 = 823.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.84x = 3,832.34 × 823.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.84x = 3,156,468.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,156,468.52/2,554.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.49

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