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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.33, 3,527.28 and 1,993.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.33, 3,527.28 and 1,993.55 is: 2,751.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.33 : 3,527.28 = 1,993.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.33/3,527.28 = 1,993.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.33x = 3,527.28 × 1,993.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.33x = 7,031,791.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,031,791.41/2,555.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,751.82

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