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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,654.62, 3,981.39 and 2,522.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,654.62, 3,981.39 and 2,522.89 is: 3,783.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,654.62 : 3,981.39 = 2,522.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,654.62/3,981.39 = 2,522.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,654.62x = 3,981.39 × 2,522.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,654.62x = 10,044,599.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,044,599.06/2,654.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,783.82

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