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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.08, 3,524.34 and 1,624.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.08, 3,524.34 and 1,624.84 is: 2,241.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.08 : 3,524.34 = 1,624.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.08/3,524.34 = 1,624.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.08x = 3,524.34 × 1,624.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.08x = 5,726,488.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,726,488.61/2,555.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,241.22

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