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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.55, 3,514.28 and 1,765.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.55, 3,514.28 and 1,765.23 is: 2,430.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.55 : 3,514.28 = 1,765.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.55/3,514.28 = 1,765.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.55x = 3,514.28 × 1,765.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.55x = 6,203,512.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,203,512.48/2,552.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,430.32

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