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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.29, 3,527.55 and 1,255.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.29, 3,527.55 and 1,255.59 is: 1,884.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.29 : 3,527.55 = 1,255.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.29/3,527.55 = 1,255.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.29x = 3,527.55 × 1,255.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.29x = 4,429,156.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,429,156.50/2,350.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,884.51

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