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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.65, 3,755.55 and 2,235.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.65, 3,755.55 and 2,235.15 is: 3,348.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.65 : 3,755.55 = 2,235.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.65/3,755.55 = 2,235.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.65x = 3,755.55 × 2,235.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.65x = 8,394,217.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,394,217.58/2,506.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.78

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