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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.55, 3,242.33 and 2,076.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.55, 3,242.33 and 2,076.50 is: 2,858.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.55 : 3,242.33 = 2,076.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.55/3,242.33 = 2,076.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.55x = 3,242.33 × 2,076.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.55x = 6,732,703.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,732,703.76/2,355.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,858.23

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