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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.97, 3,831.57 and 1,237.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.97, 3,831.57 and 1,237.95 is: 1,856.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.97 : 3,831.57 = 1,237.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.97/3,831.57 = 1,237.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.97x = 3,831.57 × 1,237.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.97x = 4,743,292.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,743,292.08/2,554.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856.50

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