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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.55, 3,832.65 and 1,255.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.55, 3,832.65 and 1,255.11 is: 1,883.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.55 : 3,832.65 = 1,255.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.55/3,832.65 = 1,255.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.55x = 3,832.65 × 1,255.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.55x = 4,810,397.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,810,397.34/2,554.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.07

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