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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.97, 3,517.80 and 1,955.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.97, 3,517.80 and 1,955.43 is: 2,694.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.97 : 3,517.80 = 1,955.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.97/3,517.80 = 1,955.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.97x = 3,517.80 × 1,955.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.97x = 6,878,811.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,878,811.65/2,552.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,694.43

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