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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.52, 3,555.72 and 2,002.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.52, 3,555.72 and 2,002.56 is: 2,997.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.52 : 3,555.72 = 2,002.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.52/3,555.72 = 2,002.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.52x = 3,555.72 × 2,002.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.52x = 7,120,542.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,120,542.64/2,375.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,997.47

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