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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.25, 3,526.34 and 1,560.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.25, 3,526.34 and 1,560.98 is: 2,154.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.25 : 3,526.34 = 1,560.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.25/3,526.34 = 1,560.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.25x = 3,526.34 × 1,560.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.25x = 5,504,528.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,504,528.58/2,555.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,154.20

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