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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.52, 3,519.42 and 1,555.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.52, 3,519.42 and 1,555.17 is: 2,146.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.52 : 3,519.42 = 1,555.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.52/3,519.42 = 1,555.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.52x = 3,519.42 × 1,555.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.52x = 5,473,296.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,473,296.40/2,549.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,146.79

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