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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.08, 3,524.22 and 1,671.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.08, 3,524.22 and 1,671.90 is: 2,306.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.08 : 3,524.22 = 1,671.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.08/3,524.22 = 1,671.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.08x = 3,524.22 × 1,671.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.08x = 5,892,143.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,892,143.42/2,555.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,306.05

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