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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.92, 3,837.84 and 1,829.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.92, 3,837.84 and 1,829.16 is: 2,747.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.92 : 3,837.84 = 1,829.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.92/3,837.84 = 1,829.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.92x = 3,837.84 × 1,829.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.92x = 7,020,023.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,020,023.41/2,554.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,747.65

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