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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.30, 3,831.68 and 823.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.30, 3,831.68 and 823.70 is: 1,235.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.30 : 3,831.68 = 823.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.30/3,831.68 = 823.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.30x = 3,831.68 × 823.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.30x = 3,156,154.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,156,154.82/2,555.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.14

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