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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.95, 3,830.29 and 2,349.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.95, 3,830.29 and 2,349.95 is: 3,522.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.95 : 3,830.29 = 2,349.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.95/3,830.29 = 2,349.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.95x = 3,830.29 × 2,349.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.95x = 9,000,989.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,000,989.99/2,554.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.96

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