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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.04, 3,526.13 and 1,924.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.04, 3,526.13 and 1,924.46 is: 2,655.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.04 : 3,526.13 = 1,924.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.04/3,526.13 = 1,924.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.04x = 3,526.13 × 1,924.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.04x = 6,785,896.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,785,896.54/2,555.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,655.88

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