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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.78, 3,520.56 and 1,556.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.78, 3,520.56 and 1,556.94 is: 2,148.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.78 : 3,520.56 = 1,556.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.78/3,520.56 = 1,556.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.78x = 3,520.56 × 1,556.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.78x = 5,481,300.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,481,300.69/2,550.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,148.87

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