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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.17, 3,830.02 and 1,457.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.17, 3,830.02 and 1,457.17 is: 2,184.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.17 : 3,830.02 = 1,457.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.17/3,830.02 = 1,457.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.17x = 3,830.02 × 1,457.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.17x = 5,580,990.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,580,990.24/2,555.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,184.20

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