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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.03, 3,829.53 and 1,460.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.03, 3,829.53 and 1,460.15 is: 2,188.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.03 : 3,829.53 = 1,460.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.03/3,829.53 = 1,460.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.03x = 3,829.53 × 1,460.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.03x = 5,591,669.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,591,669.08/2,555.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,188.50

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