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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.89, 3,523.55 and 2,295.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.89, 3,523.55 and 2,295.69 is: 3,166.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.89 : 3,523.55 = 2,295.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.89/3,523.55 = 2,295.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.89x = 3,523.55 × 2,295.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.89x = 8,088,967.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,088,967.02/2,554.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.07

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