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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,557.19, 3,834.83 and 2,010.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,557.19, 3,834.83 and 2,010.44 is: 3,014.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,557.19 : 3,834.83 = 2,010.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,557.19/3,834.83 = 2,010.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,557.19x = 3,834.83 × 2,010.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,557.19x = 7,709,681.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,709,681.48/2,557.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.91

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