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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.01, 3,833.46 and 1,740.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.01, 3,833.46 and 1,740.96 is: 2,612.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.01 : 3,833.46 = 1,740.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.01/3,833.46 = 1,740.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.01x = 3,833.46 × 1,740.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.01x = 6,673,900.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,673,900.52/2,555.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,612.08

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