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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.08, 3,830.22 and 2,326.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.08, 3,830.22 and 2,326.79 is: 3,488.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.08 : 3,830.22 = 2,326.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.08/3,830.22 = 2,326.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.08x = 3,830.22 × 2,326.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.08x = 8,912,127.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,912,127.17/2,555.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.01

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