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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,557.62, 3,817.76 and 2,194.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,557.62, 3,817.76 and 2,194.74 is: 3,276.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,557.62 : 3,817.76 = 2,194.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,557.62/3,817.76 = 2,194.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,557.62x = 3,817.76 × 2,194.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,557.62x = 8,378,979.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,378,979.61/2,557.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276.08

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