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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,938.16, 4,055.54 and 2,544.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,938.16, 4,055.54 and 2,544.05 is: 3,511.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,938.16 : 4,055.54 = 2,544.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,938.16/4,055.54 = 2,544.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,938.16x = 4,055.54 × 2,544.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,938.16x = 10,317,493.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,317,493.96/2,938.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.55

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