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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,024.76, 4,171.62 and 2,554.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,024.76, 4,171.62 and 2,554.96 is: 3,523.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,024.76 : 4,171.62 = 2,554.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,024.76/4,171.62 = 2,554.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,024.76x = 4,171.62 × 2,554.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,024.76x = 10,658,322.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,658,322.24/3,024.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,523.69

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