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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.44, 3,854.38 and 2,251.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.44, 3,854.38 and 2,251.10 is: 3,395.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.44 : 3,854.38 = 2,251.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.44/3,854.38 = 2,251.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.44x = 3,854.38 × 2,251.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.44x = 8,676,594.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,676,594.82/2,555.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.34

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