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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.01, 3,526.25 and 1,560.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.01, 3,526.25 and 1,560.08 is: 2,153.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.01 : 3,526.25 = 1,560.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.01/3,526.25 = 1,560.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.01x = 3,526.25 × 1,560.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.01x = 5,501,233.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,501,233.12/2,555.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153.11

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