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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.85, 3,526.11 and 2,388.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.85, 3,526.11 and 2,388.08 is: 3,295.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.85 : 3,526.11 = 2,388.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.85/3,526.11 = 2,388.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.85x = 3,526.11 × 2,388.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.85x = 8,420,641.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,420,641.58/2,554.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.94

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