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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.28, 3,527.82 and 1,672.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.28, 3,527.82 and 1,672.56 is: 2,309.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.28 : 3,527.82 = 1,672.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.28/3,527.82 = 1,672.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.28x = 3,527.82 × 1,672.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.28x = 5,900,490.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,900,490.62/2,555.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,309.14

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