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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.56, 3,755.04 and 1,844.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.56, 3,755.04 and 1,844.34 is: 2,764.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.56 : 3,755.04 = 1,844.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.56/3,755.04 = 1,844.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.56x = 3,755.04 × 1,844.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.56x = 6,925,570.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,925,570.47/2,505.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.08

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