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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,559.28, 3,836.68 and 2,124.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,559.28, 3,836.68 and 2,124.15 is: 3,184.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,559.28 : 3,836.68 = 2,124.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,559.28/3,836.68 = 2,124.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,559.28x = 3,836.68 × 2,124.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,559.28x = 8,149,683.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,149,683.82/2,559.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,184.37

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