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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.30, 3,527.16 and 1,611.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.30, 3,527.16 and 1,611.20 is: 2,223.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.30 : 3,527.16 = 1,611.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.30/3,527.16 = 1,611.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.30x = 3,527.16 × 1,611.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.30x = 5,682,960.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,682,960.19/2,555.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.99

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