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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,612.76, 4,982.64 and 2,554.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,612.76, 4,982.64 and 2,554.10 is: 3,522.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,612.76 : 4,982.64 = 2,554.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,612.76/4,982.64 = 2,554.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,612.76x = 4,982.64 × 2,554.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,612.76x = 12,726,160.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,726,160.82/3,612.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.56

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