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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.56, 3,376.92 and 1,952.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.56, 3,376.92 and 1,952.28 is: 2,684.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.56 : 3,376.92 = 1,952.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.56/3,376.92 = 1,952.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.56x = 3,376.92 × 1,952.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.56x = 6,592,693.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,592,693.38/2,455.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,684.80

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