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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.30, 4,254.45 and 2,553.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.30, 4,254.45 and 2,553.90 is: 3,820.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.30 : 4,254.45 = 2,553.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.30/4,254.45 = 2,553.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.30x = 4,254.45 × 2,553.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.30x = 10,865,439.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,865,439.86/2,844.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.08

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