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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.84, 3,520.23 and 1,555.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.84, 3,520.23 and 1,555.89 is: 2,147.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.84 : 3,520.23 = 1,555.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.84/3,520.23 = 1,555.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.84x = 3,520.23 × 1,555.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.84x = 5,477,090.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,477,090.65/2,550.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,147.17

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